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LR12 LJO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 LJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 97,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour are white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 88,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 75,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 75,447 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 69,315 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 69,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,269 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 48,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2020 47,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 41,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 30,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,410 miles

Front brake pads look low

Offside rear bumper reflector is deteriorated

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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LR12 LJO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR12 LJO, 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 LR12 LJO registered?

LR12 LJO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LR12 LJO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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