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GL12 LFD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 LFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,211 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 106,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,060 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f side wall but not to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,314 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres 3mm

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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GL12 LFD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 GL12 LFD, 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 GL12 LFD registered?

GL12 LFD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GL12 LFD safe to buy?

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