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AK11 CGU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,751 mi
Last recorded241,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 241,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 237,778 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 237,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2023 237,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,402 miles

2x front and nsr tyres worn off on edge(osf has small cut in tread) and nsr inflated.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

2x front and nsr tyres worn off on edge(osf has small cut in tread) and nsr inflated.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,791 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers very poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,497 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 CGU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGU, 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 CGU registered?

AK11 CGU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is AK11 CGU safe to buy?

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