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DG12 DTX

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,332 miles

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,409 miles

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,178 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,222 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,981 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,753 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 DTX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG12 DTX, 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 DG12 DTX registered?

DG12 DTX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DG12 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 DTX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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