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BD61 CLY

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,577 mi
Last recorded43,577 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 CLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,577 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 40,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,067 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,549 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,310 miles

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

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

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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BD61 CLY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD61 CLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD61 CLY?

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What year was BD61 CLY registered?

BD61 CLY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is BD61 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 CLY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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