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HX61 MHF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,802 mi
Last recorded117,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX61 MHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 117,802 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim bent/buckled

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper covered in grease

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged wiring damaged but only 7 pin (6.1.6 (a))

Runflat and None Runfalt tyres fitted

Front exhaust gases in engine bay and in car/cab

Fail 30 Jun 2026 117,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light working but cant not be seen (4.6.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim bent/buckled

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper covered in grease

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged wiring damaged but only 7 pin (6.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust gases in engine bay and in car/cab

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,839 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp (no sign of leaking)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2024 111,330 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2023 107,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 107,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 107,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,071 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,774 miles

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

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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HX61 MHF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HX61 MHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX61 MHF registered?

HX61 MHF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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