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DA61 OTF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,120 mi
Last recorded185,120 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 185,120 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2025 184,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 172,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 172,947 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear inner wall very worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 159,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 159,673 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,426 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2022 145,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,911 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,129 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,600 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,830 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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DA61 OTF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 DA61 OTF, 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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DA61 OTF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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