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LP61 FWX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 FWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,252 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,276 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake travel long

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,952 miles

Handbrake travel close to fail

Fail 24 Jan 2023 105,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel close to fail

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,904 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & under body covers fitted

low fuel light on

Fail 17 Dec 2021 97,904 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & under body covers fitted

low fuel light on

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 85,790 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))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,965 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on edge

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

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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LP61 FWX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 LP61 FWX, 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 LP61 FWX registered?

LP61 FWX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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