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BF12 OSG

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,554 mi
Last recorded133,554 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 133,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,516 miles

*N/s/f wishbone rear bush separating.*

Both rear brake flexy rubber shrouds splitting.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,889 miles

Both exhaust tail pipe hanger brackets heavily corroded.

Both rear brake flexy rubber shrouds starting to split.

N/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

*Cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall.*

Both exhaust tail pipe hanger brackets heavily corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (tracking) and low tread.

Both rear brake flexy rubber shrouds starting to split.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,902 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 OSG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF12 OSG, 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 BF12 OSG registered?

BF12 OSG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BF12 OSG safe to buy?

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