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SA12 XEK

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached pin snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached pin snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 110,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,010 miles

Nearside Front door mirror broken/hanging loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,560 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,089 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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SA12 XEK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA12 XEK, 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 SA12 XEK registered?

SA12 XEK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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