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JU02 HAY

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,868 mi
Last recorded155,868 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU02 HAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 155,868 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nearside rear

Fail 17 Feb 2026 155,868 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nearside rear

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 149,906 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 149,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 139,687 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 139,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,294 miles

Air bag light fluctuates on/off randomly.

Fail 13 Nov 2021 123,291 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to limit on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to limit on inside edge. (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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JU02 HAY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JU02 HAY, 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 JU02 HAY registered?

JU02 HAY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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