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GF12 LZP

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,732 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,376 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 95,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,127 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 84,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 76,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 76,687 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,589 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 66,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,869 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor chips in windscreen

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 LZP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF12 LZP?

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What year was GF12 LZP registered?

GF12 LZP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is GF12 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 LZP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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