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FL12 BSV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 148,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 148,443 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative head light washer broken not cleaning head light (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 141,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 134,593 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 134,592 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 128,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 128,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,942 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 120,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 113,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,749 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL12 BSV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL12 BSV, 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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FL12 BSV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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