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AK12 JWM

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,637 mi
Last recorded185,637 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 185,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 183,756 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 183,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 158,837 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 158,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,783 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 140,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

sill covers fitted

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 JWM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JWM, 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 AK12 JWM registered?

AK12 JWM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AK12 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 JWM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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