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R22 VLT

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 VLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 144,427 miles

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

outer sills not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,401 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

coolant lid undone

Fail 10 Sep 2024 140,401 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant lid undone

Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,207 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components starting to rust

Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,757 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 118,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,243 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 28 Aug 2021 107,228 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 19 Sep 2020 97,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush weaker than other side

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

Offside Rear tyre worm om inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2018 75,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush weaker than other side

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre worm om inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R22 VLT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R22 VLT, 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 R22 VLT registered?

R22 VLT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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