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DA61 SCX

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,154 mi
Last recorded166,154 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 SCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,755 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 150,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,040 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 132,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,061 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both lamps inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,783 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,224 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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DA61 SCX 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 58.8%.

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 DA61 SCX, 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 DA61 SCX registered?

DA61 SCX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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