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AK12 ADX

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,960 mi
Last recorded138,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ADX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 138,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,902 miles

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

ac pressure switch disconnected

Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 113,641 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 113,641 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 111,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,535 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 ADX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AK12 ADX, 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 AK12 ADX registered?

AK12 ADX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AK12 ADX safe to buy?

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