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AK61 ZCO

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 137,152 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 137,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,147 miles

Nearside Front cv boot twisted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,054 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot twisted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn Inner Edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 107,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2019 72,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2018 59,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,442 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 42,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,111 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front tyres getting low

grease on o/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads low

front tyres getting low

grease on o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor clip loose - leaking grease

Fail 22 Dec 2014 28,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor clip loose - leaking grease

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 ZCO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCO, 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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AK61 ZCO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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