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GU12 AUK

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,475 mi
Last recorded196,475 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 196,475 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 196,311 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 180,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 180,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,748 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 159,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 135,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 98,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,453 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 82,438 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,369 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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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GU12 AUK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU12 AUK, 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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GU12 AUK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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