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NA12 SSU

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 SSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jun 2026 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,928 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jun 2024 73,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spot at one part also on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,473 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 17,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,156 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 SSU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 SSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA12 SSU registered?

NA12 SSU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is NA12 SSU safe to buy?

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