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V500 ADD

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,220 mi
Last recorded120,220 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 ADD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,220 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 120,198 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,394 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 100,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 109,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 87,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cut,possibly grit in the cut,cannot confirm cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Pin snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jun 2024 99,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,652 miles

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 27 Sep 2023 78,651 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 74,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 74,956 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,823 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 68,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,847 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,393 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,856 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V500 ADD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V500 ADD, 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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V500 ADD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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