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AJ61 BVZ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,086 mi
Last recorded159,086 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,086 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 145,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,762 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 122,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,039 miles

o/s rear panel damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,065 miles

Offside Rear damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ61 BVZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ61 BVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 BVZ registered?

AJ61 BVZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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