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FH12 UCV

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,346 mi
Last recorded134,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,346 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 134,346 miles

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

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both upper tail lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,895 miles

very slight dampness at n/s/r brake calliper inner pad

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,917 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,917 miles

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

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 89,367 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,909 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,678 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2015 32,694 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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FH12 UCV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH12 UCV, 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 FH12 UCV registered?

FH12 UCV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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