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GF12 FBY

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 FBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,119 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,857 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

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 FBY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBY, 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 GF12 FBY registered?

GF12 FBY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GF12 FBY safe to buy?

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