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JS52 KJS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS52 KJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limits inner edge devoid of tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 125,257 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))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limits inner edge devoid of tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to inner ply recommend replace in near future 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread recommend replace in near future (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to inner ply recommend replace in near future 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread recommend replace in near future (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,743 miles

front brake disc worn inner face not weakened

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,574 miles

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

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,040 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner end outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,462 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges!

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,755 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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JS52 KJS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JS52 KJS, 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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JS52 KJS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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