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AK11 WYY

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,795 mi
Last recorded169,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 169,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 169,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 worn off inner (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 167,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 167,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 164,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 148,598 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 136,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,339 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,140 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,255 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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 WYY 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 66.7%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

AK11 WYY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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