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CP12 VSU

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,192 mi
Last recorded141,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 141,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 141,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,645 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 133,629 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,524 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CP12 VSU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP12 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

CP12 VSU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CP12 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VSU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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