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HG61 UJH

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 UJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,751 miles

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but working

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 9 Feb 2026 140,751 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,708 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

boot struts defective

Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

boot struts defective

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,653 miles

n/s running light not working

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s running light not working

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,745 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/f tyres low inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,745 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f marker light not working

no emissions printout due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/f tyres low inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,112 miles

front brake pads beginning to get low

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Fail 30 Jan 2019 74,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads beginning to get low

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,653 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,057 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Fail 31 Jan 2017 53,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,428 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 34,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,079 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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HG61 UJH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG61 UJH, 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 HG61 UJH registered?

HG61 UJH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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