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RJ61 MKD

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,286 mi
Last recorded186,286 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 MKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 186,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 186,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 174,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 161,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side inner edges badly cracking recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,434 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,619 miles

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,451 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ61 MKD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RJ61 MKD, 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 RJ61 MKD registered?

RJ61 MKD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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