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GJ12 EWP

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,664 mi
Last recorded111,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,664 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 111,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,496 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,197 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 105,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,701 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,253 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 88,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 88,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 83,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 83,130 miles

Offside 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 25 Apr 2017 75,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,698 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,628 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 EWP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ12 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

GJ12 EWP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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