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BD61 ZMZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,281 mi
Last recorded152,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 ZMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 152,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 135,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,545 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside shoulders

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 105,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,513 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,437 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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BD61 ZMZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 BD61 ZMZ, 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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BD61 ZMZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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