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GJ12 CHN

2012 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 46,929 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 46,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 41,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,282 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,435 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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GJ12 CHN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GJ12 CHN, 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 GJ12 CHN registered?

GJ12 CHN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 CHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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