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GU61 NNJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,988 mi
Last recorded206,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 NNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 206,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 193,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer crack in n/s/f n/s outer edge of windscreen.. out of swept area and view

Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 171,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 159,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 137,360 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,664 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn inner edge badly

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn inner edge badly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 103,191 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,152 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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GU61 NNJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU61 NNJ, 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 GU61 NNJ registered?

GU61 NNJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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