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GJ62 YXG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,330 mi
Last recorded56,330 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 YXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 52,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 46,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,537 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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GJ62 YXG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ62 YXG, 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 GJ62 YXG registered?

GJ62 YXG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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