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DF61 LJY

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 152,336 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides- covered by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 152,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides- covered by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 145,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 145,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,788 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 137,782 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,886 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 99,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 77,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,092 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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DF61 LJY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 DF61 LJY, 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 DF61 LJY registered?

DF61 LJY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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