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AK11 HDH

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 HDH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Non-obligatory lamp not working

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 144,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, inner clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded Offside trailing arm bracket, as marked (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Non-obligatory lamp not working

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 91,662 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,693 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,693 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,049 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal scored disc (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored by brake pad metal to metal contact (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 41,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,874 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 HDH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

AK11 HDH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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