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FM62 PTU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,187 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Fail 17 Apr 2025 116,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,993 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 106,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,140 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

wet around diesel filter housing

Fail 1 Nov 2017 69,122 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

wet around diesel filter housing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,013 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,332 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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FM62 PTU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM62 PTU, 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 FM62 PTU registered?

FM62 PTU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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