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HSW 1N

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSW 1N
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 96,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 31 Jan 2024 89,990 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,747 miles

Nearside Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 80,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x cuts to cords. inner edge and middle band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b,small chip/crack.middle left..also middle left edge of screen small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,274 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 64,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,447 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,437 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,032 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,032 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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HSW 1N is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSW 1N, 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 HSW 1N registered?

HSW 1N is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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