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GJ12 EXD

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,487 mi
Last recorded176,487 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 176,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 172,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 165,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 158,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 149,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 149,307 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 141,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,219 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 128,098 miles

Outer sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,604 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 109,917 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 109,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,184 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,043 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EXD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXD, 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 GJ12 EXD registered?

GJ12 EXD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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