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NA12 SNF

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,850 mi
Last recorded174,850 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 SNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 174,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 174,849 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 174,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2023 165,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,886 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,775 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 123,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,657 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,536 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,590 miles

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 SNF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 NA12 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

NA12 SNF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is NA12 SNF safe to buy?

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