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CT61 ZGU

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT61 ZGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 125,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 118,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 110,353 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To 0mm Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,865 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 88,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 39,320 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CT61 ZGU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CT61 ZGU, 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 CT61 ZGU registered?

CT61 ZGU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 January 2012.

Is CT61 ZGU safe to buy?

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