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AO12 EZL

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,529 mi
Last recorded133,529 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 133,529 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,783 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 121,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,893 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,639 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,062 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,578 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 67,578 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,539 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO12 EZL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO12 EZL, 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 AO12 EZL registered?

AO12 EZL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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