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FG12 TNJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,374 mi
Last recorded174,374 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 174,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 174,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut bearing stiff.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 170,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 152,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 152,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,445 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 132,445 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,948 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,317 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,114 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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FG12 TNJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG12 TNJ, 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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FG12 TNJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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