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AV12 ZSR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2025 89,210 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides... (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2nd yr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd yr (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides 2nd yr (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 84,610 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2nd yr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd yr (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides 2nd yr (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,571 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,260 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,510 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,273 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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AV12 ZSR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV12 ZSR, 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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AV12 ZSR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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