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AF12 SKX

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,624 mi
Last recorded159,624 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 159,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,643 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 132,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SKX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 SKX registered?

AF12 SKX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AF12 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 SKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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