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AK11 JZG

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,661 mi
Last recorded161,661 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 161,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,480 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 150,479 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle on seat slightly loose? (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn/damaged on inner shoulder/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 138,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle on seat slightly loose? (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn/damaged on inner shoulder/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,728 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 2 Feb 2023 123,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall?? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to zero on inner edges and slight out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to zero on inner edges and slight out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp self levelling system faulty??

Pass 16 Jan 2021 102,669 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,562 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,944 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 89,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,665 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 46,892 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,892 miles

front tyres bold on inner edges

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 JZG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

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

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