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C3 PGB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,938 mi
Last recorded39,938 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 39,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to sidewall not deep enough to reach cords or canvas

Offside Front Slight fraying to seat belt

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,288 miles

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 3 Jun 2019 32,288 miles

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

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,292 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Jun 2017 21,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,175 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,336 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal 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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C3 PGB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C3 PGB, 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 C3 PGB registered?

C3 PGB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is C3 PGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PGB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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