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FG12 TMY

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,734 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,538 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 64,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between tred blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,390 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,377 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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FG12 TMY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 TMY registered?

FG12 TMY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is FG12 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 TMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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