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VE61 RVL

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 RVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2016 140,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,313 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge & damage sidewall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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VE61 RVL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE61 RVL, 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 VE61 RVL registered?

VE61 RVL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is VE61 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 RVL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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