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RE12 FHJ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,124 mi
Last recorded172,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 172,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 172,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,142 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 162,141 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 157,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative clocks not working (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working clocks not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,954 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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RE12 FHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE12 FHJ, 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 RE12 FHJ registered?

RE12 FHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is RE12 FHJ safe to buy?

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