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FR12 UPS

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,833 mi
Last recorded184,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 184,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 177,799 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 177,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 166,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 155,856 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 147,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 147,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 141,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 135,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 111,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 98,058 miles

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner tread/close to limits

Fail 12 May 2017 98,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner tread/close to limits

Pass 14 May 2016 85,739 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 84,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating disc contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating disc contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,854 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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FR12 UPS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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