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VN12 FJO

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,300 mi
Last recorded190,300 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 190,300 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 190,300 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 181,592 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,102 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 166,102 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 152,400 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn

n/s repeater lens missing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 152,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working broken (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 123,857 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 May 2015 97,063 miles

os directional indicator lense slightly broke but not emmiting white light

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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VN12 FJO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN12 FJO, 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 VN12 FJO registered?

VN12 FJO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is VN12 FJO safe to buy?

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