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HN61 FEX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,436 mi
Last recorded159,436 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 FEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 148,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,526 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,966 miles

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

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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HN61 FEX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN61 FEX, 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 HN61 FEX registered?

HN61 FEX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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