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AJ04 MUC

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,029 mi
Last recorded140,029 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,029 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,932 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 109,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear seats belts not tested during time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 62,781 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 62,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,443 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AJ04 MUC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ04 MUC, 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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AJ04 MUC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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