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FR12 LFF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,090 miles

Back Box Heatshield Insecure

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All At Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,090 miles

Back Box Heatshield Insecure

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All At Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield @ back box loose

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield @ rear silencer loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,395 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 91,063 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,877 miles

Front discs worn/corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,638 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LFF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LFF, 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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FR12 LFF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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