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FR12 VEO

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,426 mi
Last recorded173,426 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 173,426 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 159,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and Both front wheels- inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective and Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,880 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked but no affect on output

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Rears (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 142,880 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked but no affect on output

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Rears (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,610 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Subframe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting any lights.

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,036 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges near to cords!!!!

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,988 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 VEO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

FR12 VEO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is FR12 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 VEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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