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HJ12 UMB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,741 mi
Last recorded149,741 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 149,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,902 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 117,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,533 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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HJ12 UMB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ12 UMB, 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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HJ12 UMB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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