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AK11 WZE

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 WZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 129,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 113,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 102,854 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 102,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,013 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 79,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,523 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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 WZE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

AK11 WZE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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