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RJ61 TXH

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 TXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,660 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,744 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and is also below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners 3mm, outers 4-5mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners 2mm, outers 4mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,643 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 62,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear and small cut not meeting fail critria

Fail 13 Feb 2015 28,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both number plates deteriated / faded but can still be read

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,580 miles

both number plates deteriated / faded but can still be read

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 TXH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RJ61 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

RJ61 TXH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is RJ61 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 TXH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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