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GJ12 XRO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 152,038 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 152,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,562 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 120,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,487 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,734 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,122 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,742 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

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

Is GJ12 XRO safe to buy?

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