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RJ12 UTP

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 130,461 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,087 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 120,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 116,346 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 111,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,877 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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RJ12 UTP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ12 UTP, 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 RJ12 UTP registered?

RJ12 UTP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 UTP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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