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GV12 FWP

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,711 mi
Last recorded193,711 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 193,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2025 193,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge Devoid of Tread, Uneven Wear & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 173,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 173,395 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-Laminated (0.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,565 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,941 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,883 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn beyond service standards on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn beyond service standards on inside edge

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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GV12 FWP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV12 FWP, 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 GV12 FWP registered?

GV12 FWP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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