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AO12 GXR

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 84,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish and are slightly weak.

slight knock noticed over bumps.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 75,349 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cuts to tread and are at 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres wearing on inner edges, fronts more so. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish and are slightly weak.

slight knock noticed over bumps.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,271 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,615 miles

Engine top cover & Under tray fitted

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,613 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside face scored worn - O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Engine top cover & Under tray fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - borderline pas inside pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,535 miles

Engine top cover & Under tray fitted - not allowing full inspection at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly lipped edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 46,533 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Engine top cover & Under tray fitted - not allowing full inspection at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly lipped edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,981 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r worn inner edge and at 3.6mm.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre at 3.6mm and worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre at 3.6mm and worn on inner edge.

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 GXR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GXR, 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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AO12 GXR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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