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OU61 XJN

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,952 mi
Last recorded122,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 XJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Pass 7 Jan 2025 117,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, near and offside. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,947 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, union is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,641 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,175 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,457 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

manufacturers under guards fitted to sills and engine not allowing a full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,971 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,590 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,193 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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OU61 XJN 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 81.3%.

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 OU61 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU61 XJN registered?

OU61 XJN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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