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AK11 UBW

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 159,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 159,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield bent

Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield bent

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,575 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,602 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 127,602 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 120,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,719 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides split osf in poorer condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner shoulders WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN 205/50/17 goodyear

auxiliary belt cracked and perished

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides split osf in poorer condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner shoulders WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN 205/50/17 goodyear

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

auxiliary belt cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,691 miles

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,691 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,181 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 UBW 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 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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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