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VO12 JHU

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 174,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,012 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,011 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,283 miles

Front brake pads 65% worn

Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,230 miles

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

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

Front brake pads 65% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Damaged) (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 107,714 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Damaged) (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,345 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,953 miles

no print out due to low emissions

under trays and engine covers not allowing full check

Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,784 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers not allowing full check

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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VO12 JHU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO12 JHU, 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 VO12 JHU registered?

VO12 JHU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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