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GJ12 KJV

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,880 mi
Last recorded164,880 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 164,880 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Inner Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 160,320 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Inner Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,306 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Fail 3 Mar 2017 125,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,426 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 KJV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KJV, 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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GJ12 KJV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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