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DG12 UKF

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive near side off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,868 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension arm mountings starting to deteriorate

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,818 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,377 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,108 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

front and rear discs corroding

rear radius arm mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,910 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,910 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,772 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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DG12 UKF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

DG12 UKF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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