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AK11 SDV

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 87,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,806 miles

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,615 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,845 miles

Nearside door mirror case and repeater - damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,845 miles

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

Nearside door mirror case and repeater - damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,258 miles

7 pin tow bar connection fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SDV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

AK11 SDV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AK11 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 SDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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