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ES08 FFS

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES08 FFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 190,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 173,666 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 173,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 95,798 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 158,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2023 158,928 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear unable to check both O/S/R outer and centre seat belts due to area full

Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 149,559 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 136,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,014 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,667 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively FREEPLAY ADJUSTMENT IF POSSIBLE (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,306 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 56,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,395 miles

Exhaust box casing breaking up

Offside Rear Brakes pads appear to be getting low, requires wheels off to confirm

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,978 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,067 miles

all brake discs worn

child seats fitted

rear brake pads low

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,056 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

child seats fitted

rear brake pads low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,475 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,170 miles

wiper blades smeary

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,614 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 11 Jul 2012 34,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,458 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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ES08 FFS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ES08 FFS, 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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ES08 FFS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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