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AJ61 NFG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,919 mi
Last recorded172,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 172,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 172,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 160,588 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 104,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,318 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has perishing and side cut...

Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,525 miles

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

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

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 NFG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NFG, 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 AJ61 NFG registered?

AJ61 NFG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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