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AU61 VRN

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,349 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,642 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,666 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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AU61 VRN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU61 VRN, 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 AU61 VRN registered?

AU61 VRN is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is AU61 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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