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AK12 VXW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 164,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 5 Aug 2023 141,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 118,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,706 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,633 miles

Both front rubber tyre valves are cracked

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and feathered on inner

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,139 miles

BOTH font tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

BOTH front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VXW 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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