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BL61 HRG

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,091 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nsf tyre worn on inner tread

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

Osf tyre worn on inner tread

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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BL61 HRG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL61 HRG, 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

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What year was BL61 HRG registered?

BL61 HRG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is BL61 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 HRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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