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CV12 ZSJ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,796 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre well worn on inside edge 205/50/17

both front tyres well worn on inside edges/sidewalls 205/50/17

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDER LINE NEEDS NEW NUMBER PLATE (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,057 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,042 miles

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

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

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

long park brake lever travel

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

long park brake lever travel

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 60,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,111 miles

oil temp bypassed , no dipstick

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,236 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CV12 ZSJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV12 ZSJ, 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 CV12 ZSJ registered?

CV12 ZSJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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