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AK12 EAW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,558 mi
Last recorded137,558 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 137,558 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 125,501 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 125,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Washers poor.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,314 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres inner edge wear.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 114,282 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front and offside rear tyres inner edge wear.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Amber side marker lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits on inner sidewall,no chords or ply exposed

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the inner Sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,275 miles

Nearside 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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AK12 EAW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 AK12 EAW, 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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AK12 EAW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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