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DF12 HLP

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,630 mi
Last recorded197,630 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 197,630 miles

Rear both rear tyres saw toothing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 179,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre minor cracking/perished on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & minor cracking/perished on outer edge ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,927 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre minor cracking/perished on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & minor cracking/perished on outer edge ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 100,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,087 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,127 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,432 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 HLP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF12 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

DF12 HLP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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