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SV62 XCL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,591 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,483 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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SV62 XCL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SV62 XCL, 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 SV62 XCL registered?

SV62 XCL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is SV62 XCL safe to buy?

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