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FW12 OCR

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,619 mi
Last recorded135,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 OCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,029 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,991 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,256 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,947 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 20,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12 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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FW12 OCR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FW12 OCR, 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 FW12 OCR registered?

FW12 OCR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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