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V7 LJD

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 LJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,708 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,952 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 159,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both/disc back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 152,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 152,816 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 145,196 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 137,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 67,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to condensation inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,313 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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V7 LJD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V7 LJD, 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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V7 LJD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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