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DG12 DVV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,687 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 138,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 136,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,632 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,859 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Apr 2021 118,798 miles

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,885 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 DVV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

DG12 DVV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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