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AK11 BUJ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 139,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 139,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 134,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,777 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 127,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mil on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,350 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,771 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,237 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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AK11 BUJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 93,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK11 BUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK11 BUJ registered?

AK11 BUJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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