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ND12 AKJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,942 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 104,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 101,845 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,384 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,354 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,415 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades smearing

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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ND12 AKJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ND12 AKJ, 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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ND12 AKJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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