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AK11 SDY

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 105,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and about to show cords inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 97,797 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 89,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 87,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 84,430 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 84,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,525 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 78,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,971 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm where measured, inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 47,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm where measured, inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 38,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,490 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SDY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black 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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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