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AF12 JVH

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,840 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 87,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging

Offside Rear brake dragging

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,446 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,577 miles

Rear nearside rear seat has child seat fitted

under tray fitted and underside very muddy

Fail 11 Feb 2016 54,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear nearside rear seat has child seat fitted

under tray fitted and underside very muddy

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on the 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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AF12 JVH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 JVH, 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 AF12 JVH registered?

AF12 JVH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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