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DG12 RYV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

238,730 mi
Last recorded238,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 238,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 238,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 227,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 212,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 194,358 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 177,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 154,409 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,137 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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 RYV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG12 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

DG12 RYV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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