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AK11 BWD

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,235 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached SNAPPED (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 97,283 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour rear both (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing nsf inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working osr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding nsf (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,898 miles

Nearside Front marker light inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,740 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 28,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 28,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,794 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 BWD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 BWD registered?

AK11 BWD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is AK11 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 BWD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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