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SK12 VJD

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,973 mi
Last recorded191,973 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 191,973 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 191,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,117 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2022 148,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 128,538 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,342 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored/corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,447 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel inner bead has a slight buckle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing predominantly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing predominantly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel inner bead has a slight buckle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces are worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,933 miles

Nearside Front slight dent wheel rim inside

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,049 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,429 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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SK12 VJD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK12 VJD, 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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SK12 VJD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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