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A5 XOD

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,196 mi
Last recorded115,196 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,196 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 115,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 75,572 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls starting to split and worn to approx 3mm, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,403 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 61,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,657 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in the treads.

o/s/f/tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,656 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in the treads.

o/s/f/tyre worn badly on inner edge.

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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A5 XOD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A5 XOD, 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 A5 XOD registered?

A5 XOD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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