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HN12 ACJ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,139 mi
Last recorded147,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ACJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 147,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,492 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,174 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 113,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,282 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2019 91,725 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 91,682 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 83,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 70,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,216 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,216 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 40,194 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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HN12 ACJ 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 HN12 ACJ, 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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HN12 ACJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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