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AK11 WTF

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

210,816 mi
Last recorded210,816 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 WTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 210,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 210,815 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 194,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 194,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 178,200 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 178,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 164,771 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 164,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,211 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker mounts upper corroded x2.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,281 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker mounts upper corroded x2.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 146,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,145 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2018 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,175 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,241 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,636 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 64,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,769 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 WTF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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