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AK11 WZG

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,548 mi
Last recorded143,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2025 136,784 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 136,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 120,713 miles

Nearside Front door mirror lens is broken

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2023 120,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror lens is broken

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 110,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 110,736 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 100,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 96,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,180 miles

Both rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2017 63,995 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 11 May 2016 53,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WZG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

AK11 WZG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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