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BW12 BBV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,764 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

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

Offside Front offside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,688 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 36,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BW12 BBV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BW12 BBV, 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 BW12 BBV registered?

BW12 BBV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BW12 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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