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FN61 PHV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 PHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,037 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 75,920 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,828 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 66,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,584 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,525 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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FN61 PHV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 FN61 PHV, 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 FN61 PHV registered?

FN61 PHV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is FN61 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 PHV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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