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GF12 JTV

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,613 mi
Last recorded213,613 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 213,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 213,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 206,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 202,340 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 202,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 191,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 182,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 162,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 161,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 JTV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

GF12 JTV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is GF12 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 JTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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