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CX12 TGO

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 168,307 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 168,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 160,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 99,823 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 99,823 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 88,457 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 88,457 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 75,723 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 75,723 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 62,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,583 miles

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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CX12 TGO 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 75%.

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 CX12 TGO, 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 CX12 TGO registered?

CX12 TGO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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