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NA12 SMV

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 SMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 138,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 136,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 133,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting(s) corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,348 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 123,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 112,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,747 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 99,347 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine bay and underbody covers

Fail 8 May 2018 99,346 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r17 93w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 93w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 9 May 2017 93,454 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,017 miles

Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 67,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 67,067 miles

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge

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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NA12 SMV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA12 SMV, 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 NA12 SMV registered?

NA12 SMV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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