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LR12 XWX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,637 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 113,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,579 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones, slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front / rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,554 miles

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

under trays and engine covers

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 30,871 miles

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

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

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 XWX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 LR12 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

LR12 XWX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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