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GU12 TMX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,341 mi
Last recorded89,341 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,341 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 89,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,599 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,969 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 58,969 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,607 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,472 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TMX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is GU12 TMX safe to buy?

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