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LO51 ALS

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,171 mi
Last recorded152,171 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 ALS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 152,171 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 144,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,822 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Rear Both tyres inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,458 miles

child seat fitted preventing inspection of rear belt

n/s rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,473 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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LO51 ALS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO51 ALS, 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 LO51 ALS registered?

LO51 ALS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LO51 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 ALS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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