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AF12 VDZ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

181,256 mi
Last recorded181,256 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 181,256 miles

Coolant level low

Front Steering arm inner joints at steering rack have slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2025 181,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake pads wearing uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Steering arm inner joints at steering rack have slight play

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 162,577 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,115 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,122 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 VDZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 AF12 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

AF12 VDZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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