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FG12 BZM

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 146,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both tie rods ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside worn also perished 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,127 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,423 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 110,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,267 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermittent fault on n/s indicator on tow bar electrics

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted

tow ball hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,773 miles

exhaust emission levels too low to record

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre, cut in outer sidewall (no cord)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FG12 BZM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG12 BZM, 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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FG12 BZM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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