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BN12 GFA

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 117,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,527 miles

Both head lights getting poor out put the NS is the worst

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,390 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, More so on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, More so on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,876 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,568 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 49,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 34,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,427 miles

all four tyres lightly cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2016 10,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,828 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

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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BN12 GFA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 GFA, 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 BN12 GFA registered?

BN12 GFA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 GFA safe to buy?

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