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PX61 XOL

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,475 mi
Last recorded135,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 XOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 135,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective door will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 133,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,673 miles

Front Brake pad wear.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 123,673 miles

Front Brake pad wear.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield loose.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 111,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,000 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,939 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,508 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,508 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 61,208 miles

Front Brake pads aprox 60%worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,192 miles

Emissions to low to detect

Front Slight wear on both inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,912 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

emissions to low to detect

Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,215 miles

no emissions print out, too clean to register.

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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PX61 XOL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX61 XOL, 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 PX61 XOL registered?

PX61 XOL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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