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EX61 EYJ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 EYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 97,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,546 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 75,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 73,488 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,201 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 68,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 63,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,669 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded/unable to access seat belts

Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,293 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 40,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 32,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EX61 EYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX61 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX61 EYJ registered?

EX61 EYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is EX61 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 EYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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