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RE61 MMO

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 MMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 121,250 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,804 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 22,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,960 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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RE61 MMO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE61 MMO, 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 RE61 MMO registered?

RE61 MMO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is RE61 MMO safe to buy?

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