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AK61 WTV

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,446 mi
Last recorded112,446 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 WTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,446 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 112,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light is working but is very dull. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge , And Nail In Tyre, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge , And Nail In Tyre, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,709 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,066 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 20,732 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Park brake only just met the limit

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,435 miles

damage to offside front mirror indicator lamp

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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AK61 WTV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK61 WTV, 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 AK61 WTV registered?

AK61 WTV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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