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GF12 DYS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 DYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,580 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 105,460 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 105,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,512 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 52,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,769 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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GF12 DYS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GF12 DYS, 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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GF12 DYS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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