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GU12 AVB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,342 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,410 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,745 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 64,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre one nail and one screw

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 33,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre one nail and one screw

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread but bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,423 miles

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 AVB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVB, 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 GU12 AVB?

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What year was GU12 AVB registered?

GU12 AVB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is GU12 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 AVB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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