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LO61 RHV

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,785 mi
Last recorded181,785 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 RHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 181,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 181,751 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 178,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 176,973 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rad support

Fail 27 Oct 2022 176,966 miles

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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rad support

Pass 19 Nov 2021 174,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 156,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 149,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 148,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 148,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,703 miles

Offside 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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LO61 RHV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LO61 RHV, 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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LO61 RHV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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