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AJ61 NYN

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,263 mi
Last recorded158,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 NYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 158,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 151,472 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 151,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,706 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 146,703 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,177 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,500 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 100,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,537 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 NYN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

AJ61 NYN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AJ61 NYN safe to buy?

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