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FN12 BUW

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,805 mi
Last recorded155,805 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 155,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,969 miles

Rear tyres tread slightly distorted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 140,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre wearing/worn on inner edge/tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,887 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,147 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,145 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,857 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,904 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/cracking within tread pattern

n/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/cracking within tread pattern

n/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,419 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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FN12 BUW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN12 BUW, 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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FN12 BUW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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