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BG61 SZL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,905 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,436 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,404 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 100,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,395 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,897 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,124 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot in primary tread - 205 50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre 3m - Starting wear on edge - no cords shown

Offside Rear Tyre 3m - worn on edge - no cords shown time of test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both starting (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,230 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,200 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

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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BG61 SZL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 SZL, 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 BG61 SZL registered?

BG61 SZL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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