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AF12 RMV

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 123,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,389 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 110,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,162 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,175 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front arm, Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,551 miles

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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AF12 RMV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF12 RMV, 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 AF12 RMV registered?

AF12 RMV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AF12 RMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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