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AF12 ZJN

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule located next to fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 37,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,037 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe on the steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,512 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 ZJN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

AF12 ZJN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZJN 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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