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DY12 OGD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,151 mi
Last recorded205,151 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 OGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 205,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure .

Fail 1 Mar 2024 205,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone (rear bush ) separated and worn ,causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached anti roll bar bolt broken . (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is in a very dangerous condition . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is in a very dangerous condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure .

Pass 23 Mar 2023 198,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely worn advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely worn advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 198,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely worn advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely worn advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

antifreeze level below minimum.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 191,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 17 Mar 2021 182,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 182,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 176,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

rear brake discs and pads worn but ok at present

Pass 20 Mar 2019 165,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,614 miles

Both rear flexi brake pipe ferrule rubber covers perished

Fail 21 Mar 2018 154,614 miles

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

Both rear flexi brake pipe ferrule rubber covers perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,199 miles

os rear tre worn badly on inner edges, front brake discs lipped, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,489 miles

front brake discs lipped

os rear tyre worn on edges, ns front tyre side wall damage, os front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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DY12 OGD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY12 OGD, 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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DY12 OGD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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