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CP12 CBY

2012 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,679 mi
Last recorded64,679 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracked in shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,063 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished worn at inner edge and cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,321 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CP12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CP12 CBY, 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 CP12 CBY registered?

CP12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is CP12 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 CBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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