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SO61 EDL

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,236 mi
Last recorded132,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,883 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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SO61 EDL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO61 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO61 EDL?

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What year was SO61 EDL registered?

SO61 EDL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is SO61 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 EDL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO61 EDL have outstanding finance?

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