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CP61 OHS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 OHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 163,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin >2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 148,306 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,752 miles

Coolant leak belt side of engine area ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak belt side of engine area ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 24 Feb 2022 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,156 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 102,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,377 miles

Nearside stop lamp dim

Fail 17 Feb 2018 95,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,517 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,166 miles

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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CP61 OHS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP61 OHS, 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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CP61 OHS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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