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NA12 TXZ

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,208 mi
Last recorded194,208 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 194,208 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 182,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 168,108 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 168,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 159,336 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 159,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 147,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 129,468 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 126,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 124,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 112,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre is bold on the inner tread.

slight play in n/s rack end bal joint.

Pass 6 May 2016 103,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Lens broken at top allowing water ingress to light (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Osr pad metal on metal disc scored badly needs discs and pads (3.5.1g)

Front NO TREAD LEFT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 15 May 2015 74,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 74,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre bald 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 TXZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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