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AJ61 KGE

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,061 mi
Last recorded48,061 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,699 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2022 40,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,519 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly more inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2020 34,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly more inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,204 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,693 miles

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 KGE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KGE, 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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AJ61 KGE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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