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SX12 LTA

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,908 mi
Last recorded110,908 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,908 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 95,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 69,977 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 69,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,789 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 47,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 47,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,119 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 41,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,351 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 36,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SX12 LTA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX12 LTA, 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 SX12 LTA registered?

SX12 LTA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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