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AJ12 KLX

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,917 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,864 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle slightly dirty

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,858 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

underside muddy

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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AJ12 KLX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ12 KLX, 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 AJ12 KLX registered?

AJ12 KLX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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