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AV11 AWU

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 AWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 113,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 110,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,794 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,945 miles

osf tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,533 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,104 miles

Emissions to clean to test

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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AV11 AWU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV11 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV11 AWU registered?

AV11 AWU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AV11 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 AWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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