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NA12 VJZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,069 mi
Last recorded147,069 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 147,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 147,062 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 141,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 138,751 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 136,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread inner edge

Pass 20 May 2022 126,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight uneven tread

Pass 24 May 2021 117,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 117,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,098 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 112,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 104,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r n/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Fail 20 May 2019 104,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excess cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres inner edge worn

Pass 18 May 2018 97,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 88,193 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 May 2016 78,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,808 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 VJZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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