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SW12XNB
2012 VOLVO V50
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SW12XNB
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 22 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,730 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,908 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,123 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,490 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023 14 Jun 202623 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,636 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023 14 Jun 202627 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022 14 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 14 Jun 202624 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020 14 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,233 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019 14 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,233 MI
14 Jun 202618 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,391 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,662 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,006 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW12XNB was registered on 2012-06-08
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