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CY61 CHJ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 CHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 105,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,321 miles

under trays fitted and brake pipes coated

Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,174 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,049 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged/distorted

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,561 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 83,559 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,320 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlight aim on minimum

slight oil leaks

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,969 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Offside front bottom suspension arm back bush deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to smear screen

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 58,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to smear screen

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,996 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 52,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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CY61 CHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY61 CHJ, 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 CY61 CHJ registered?

CY61 CHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is CY61 CHJ safe to buy?

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