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GU12 AUV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,654 mi
Last recorded153,654 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 153,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 148,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 143,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 131,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,870 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease around clip on small end of shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides wearing lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,965 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer edges worn & has a nail 205/50/17

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer edges worn & has a nail 205/50/17

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn 205/50/17

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,603 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 58,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 AUV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AUV, 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 GU12 AUV registered?

GU12 AUV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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