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CP12 DLY

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,769 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 125,769 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,111 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 115,111 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,537 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,532 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,699 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,740 miles

All 4 tyres starting to get low on tread.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CP12 DLY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

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

Is CP12 DLY safe to buy?

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