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CE12 XTB

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,713 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 102,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,801 miles

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper poor

Offside Rear Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,801 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper poor

Offside Rear Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem perished & cracked

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated & leaking grease

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,539 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,969 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CE12 XTB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE12 XTB, 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 CE12 XTB registered?

CE12 XTB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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