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AO11 HVZ

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,042 mi
Last recorded45,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 45,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,983 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 42,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,325 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 41,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 39,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,986 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,720 miles

Front front under tray broken but not likely to full off

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damage rear corner

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 33,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front front under tray broken but not likely to full off

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damage rear corner

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,625 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat

nsr tyre close to limit

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,212 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,891 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 21,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,067 miles

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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AO11 HVZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 HVZ, 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 AO11 HVZ registered?

AO11 HVZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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