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SC59 ASC

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,688 mi
Last recorded144,688 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 ASC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 131,005 miles

all wheel bearing feel rough on rotation

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play front track rod ends

Fail 23 Nov 2024 131,003 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all wheel bearing feel rough on rotation

both front tyres scrubbed inner edges

slight play front track rod ends

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 85,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,506 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,319 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,660 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover minor damage, plastic piece missing

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip beginning to splay from impact area (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall cut small piece cut/ missing - no cord showing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,262 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 28,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,240 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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SC59 ASC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC59 ASC, 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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SC59 ASC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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