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AK61 SYW

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,344 mi
Last recorded122,344 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,344 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 122,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 127,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,345 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,893 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,339 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 74,339 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,455 miles

both rear indicators dis colouring

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,097 miles

front tyres showing wear on inner tread

Fail 6 Jan 2016 53,097 miles

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

front tyres showing wear on inner tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 36,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre showing wear on edge should replace

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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AK61 SYW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK61 SYW, 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 AK61 SYW registered?

AK61 SYW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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