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AY11 XKE

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge - Advise replacement at earliest convenience (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking throughout outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 130,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge - Advise replacement at earliest convenience (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking throughout outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 125,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,386 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,760 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre no loss of air !

Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,801 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 74,892 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 74,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 59,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,977 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,089 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 21,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 21,445 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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AY11 XKE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AY11 XKE, 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 AY11 XKE registered?

AY11 XKE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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