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AF12 JVR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,774 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer bulb headlamp reflector not working

Offside Front door strap noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,493 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,906 miles

Front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,906 miles

Front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,255 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight damaged on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight damaged on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 tyres slightly perishing on side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2018 38,522 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 38,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,072 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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AF12 JVR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF12 JVR, 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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AF12 JVR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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