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NA12 SNK

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,987 mi
Last recorded174,987 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 SNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 174,987 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 174,987 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 131,552 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2018 131,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 130,353 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,969 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deformed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 70,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on innerv edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 70,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on innerv edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 57,048 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 57,048 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 SNK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SNK, 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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NA12 SNK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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