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FT61 TNF

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,832 mi
Last recorded220,832 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 TNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 220,832 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight back of bulk head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack side arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake plates rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2026 220,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight back of bulk head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack side arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake plates rusty

rear wiper

Pass 19 Feb 2025 209,619 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pipes running down bulkhead (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 209,576 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pipes running down bulkhead (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 192,441 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 192,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,949 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 178,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 155,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,835 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 147,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *very close* Wearing smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *very close* Wearing smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 133,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,691 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,696 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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FT61 TNF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 FT61 TNF, 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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FT61 TNF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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