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NL12 NMZ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,041 mi
Last recorded133,041 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 157,804 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 157,728 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 149,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 149,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 141,825 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 141,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,213 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,685 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,086 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,031 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 57,031 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,403 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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NL12 NMZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL12 NMZ, 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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What year was NL12 NMZ registered?

NL12 NMZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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