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DF12 BBX

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 138,307 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly split

Fail 30 Jun 2026 138,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 125,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint boot twisted, in risk of splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,254 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 118,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 107,858 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,665 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,314 miles

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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DF12 BBX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF12 BBX, 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 DF12 BBX registered?

DF12 BBX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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