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GF12 FBZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,366 mi
Last recorded22,366 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 22,366 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 22,365 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 20,874 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall not to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has large deep cut, not to cords, cut beyond service standard

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Fail 28 Mar 2017 14,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seatbelt jammed in seat catch so full inspection can not be carried out (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has large deep cut, not to cords, cut beyond service standard

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall (not to cords)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,737 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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GF12 FBZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 GF12 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

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

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