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AE12 JCY

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,840 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 112,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,899 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,899 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 82,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,000 miles

vehicle has engine + floor covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,000 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

vehicle has engine + floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,609 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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AE12 JCY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AE12 JCY, 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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AE12 JCY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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