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NL12 XFN

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,287 mi
Last recorded162,287 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 162,287 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper Covered In Grease Or Other Materials - Function Not Impaired

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,205 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 154,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 143,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,372 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NL12 XFN, 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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NL12 XFN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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