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JIB 488

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 488
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 120,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,570 miles

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))

Offside Washer jet not working but adequate water comes from the nearside

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 96,261 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 59,319 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 59,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre valve

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre valve

Offside Rear number plate bulb out

front tyres wearing un even - tracking required

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre valve

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre valve

Offside Rear number plate bulb out

front tyres wearing un even - tracking required

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 46,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 41,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,032 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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JIB 488 is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JIB 488, 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 JIB 488 registered?

JIB 488 is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is JIB 488 safe to buy?

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