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FR12 CVP

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 CVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 121,090 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear facing bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 118,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge smooth 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 116,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,935 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,879 miles

no emissions too clean

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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FR12 CVP 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 FR12 CVP, 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 FR12 CVP registered?

FR12 CVP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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