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BJ12 CHO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 110,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 102,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,137 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 63,137 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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BJ12 CHO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 CHO, 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 BJ12 CHO registered?

BJ12 CHO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BJ12 CHO safe to buy?

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