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DA12 OBD

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,953 mi
Last recorded153,953 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 153,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 143,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 109,695 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,025 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,171 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big rear bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,376 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,376 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,537 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,678 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA12 OBD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red 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 DA12 OBD, 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 DA12 OBD registered?

DA12 OBD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DA12 OBD safe to buy?

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