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SX12 LWR

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,828 mi
Last recorded55,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,828 miles

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

front suspension/subframe corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 May 2024 54,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 53,848 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 52,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 52,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 49,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 48,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,492 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,209 miles

offside front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,653 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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SX12 LWR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SX12 LWR, 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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SX12 LWR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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