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FY12 EXV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 EXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer road wheel rim damged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is damged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front damaged to body panels

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer road wheel rim damged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is damged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure below bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 111,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,544 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,960 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,047 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY12 EXV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY12 EXV, 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 FY12 EXV registered?

FY12 EXV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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