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GJ12 XRC

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 158,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 158,822 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 147,023 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,Rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 103,980 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,435 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,326 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,029 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 65,008 miles

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

Track rod end has had excessive heat applied both sides (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,448 miles

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall,but cords not exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,833 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)

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 XRC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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