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AJ12 KMM

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,508 mi
Last recorded129,508 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 126,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 120,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 115,679 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 111,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 108,032 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,612 miles

Both front tyre valves cracked.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,562 miles

BOTH front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

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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AJ12 KMM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AJ12 KMM, 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 KMM registered?

AJ12 KMM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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