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AJ12 TVE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,606 mi
Last recorded155,606 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,606 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 155,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 144,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 120,262 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer/worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn/losing shape inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

all tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake lever travel high

wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak slight ()

all tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake lever travel high

wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,083 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 35,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TVE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AJ12 TVE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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