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DN12 UKF

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,290 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim just passes the min limit and will not adjust up any further

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low and not adjusting up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp aim just passes the min limit and will not adjust up any further

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,057 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 55,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 55,281 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 40,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 25,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 25,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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DN12 UKF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN12 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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DN12 UKF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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