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154,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
N/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
O/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres are worn uneven/ stepped on the inner edges
Nearside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Both rear tyres are worn uneven/ stepped on the inner edges
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inner shoulder
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inner shoulder
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear tyres out of shape on inner shoulder
Both rear tyres worn unevenly (stepped)
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Small chip in windscreen
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.10mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
Oil leak from gearbox.
Small chip in windscreen
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Nearside wiper arm has slight play in linkage but still clearing windscreen effectively
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining
BOTH rear tyres have excessive wear to inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres have excessive wear to inside edges
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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AK12 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.
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