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DU12 EBJ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,499 mi
Last recorded179,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 179,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 166,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 155,382 miles

Offside Upper tail light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 143,764 miles

Nearside upper tail light not working.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 143,618 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

One of two n/s rear lights inoperative

Trailer socket locking devices inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,770 miles

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

Offside Dip beam slightly dim

Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2015 57,819 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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DU12 EBJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 DU12 EBJ, 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 DU12 EBJ registered?

DU12 EBJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is DU12 EBJ safe to buy?

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