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AF12 VDX

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,828 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,688 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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 VDX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VDX, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 VDX?

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What year was AF12 VDX registered?

AF12 VDX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AF12 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VDX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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