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AK11 LVR

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,577 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 77,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,970 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also / track rod end ()

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

Pass 18 May 2020 64,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 64,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,576 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,490 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 LVR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVR, 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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AK11 LVR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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