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NL12 RXU

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 RXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,568 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 118,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,686 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 109,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 102,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 94,917 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres, inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 88,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 82,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 73,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 73,061 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2017 47,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2016 39,555 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 39,555 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 30,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 30,767 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 RXU 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 NL12 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

NL12 RXU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is NL12 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 RXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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