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FV12 VUD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 149,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 131,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 119,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,226 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight flat spot at inner bead rim of OSR wheel.

Pass 13 May 2015 51,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV12 VUD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV12 VUD, 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 FV12 VUD registered?

FV12 VUD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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