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A1 SOP

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,733 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 77,733 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 69,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 61,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken road spring broken in 2 replaced at the station today (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working central brake lamp not working repaired at the station (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 36,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,194 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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A1 SOP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 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 A1 SOP, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 SOP registered?

A1 SOP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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