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DG12 UKD

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,941 mi
Last recorded148,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,941 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 148,940 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,430 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,387 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 24 May 2018 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine dip stick was out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 May 2017 55,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 UKD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

DG12 UKD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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