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AK11 JZC

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,882 mi
Last recorded137,882 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,882 miles

exhaust shield insecure rear

Fail 12 Dec 2025 137,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust shield insecure rear

Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 131,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,271 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 119,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,920 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 112,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,784 miles

(various exhaust mounting areas are corroded on exhaust system)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,190 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,746 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,237 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,701 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JZC 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 73.7%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

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

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