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BN12 NUC

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,787 mi
Last recorded148,787 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 NUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 148,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 144,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 140,160 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 140,157 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 130,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,561 miles

Coolant below minimum.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,338 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 107,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,896 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate (surface rust)

front n/s inner cv boot starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,143 miles

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

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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BN12 NUC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White 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 BN12 NUC, 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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BN12 NUC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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