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BJ12 JHX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,684 mi
Last recorded105,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 105,684 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))

Pass 27 May 2025 101,503 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 101,503 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 96,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 93,018 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 77,674 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 73,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 63,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 51,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,745 miles

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 JHX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

BJ12 JHX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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