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DE12 HZM

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,967 mi
Last recorded192,967 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 192,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 185,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 174,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 162,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 151,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,493 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 111,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 101,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 101,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,279 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,279 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE12 HZM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE12 HZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 HZM registered?

DE12 HZM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is DE12 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 HZM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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