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PN12 LGJ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,380 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,291 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 new blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm ( wearing on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm ( wearing on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,485 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,356 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 81,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,347 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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PN12 LGJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN12 LGJ, 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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PN12 LGJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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