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GJ12 XRG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,284 mi
Last recorded163,284 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 163,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 158,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 152,868 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 147,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 140,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 129,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 123,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,322 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 111,186 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,190 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 XRG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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