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GV12 NBB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 NBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,293 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,411 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 111,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,232 miles

slight play n s f wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 18 May 2016 56,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,747 miles

Boot floor has obstructions restricting access for inspection

Horn starting to grate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,747 miles

Boot floor has obstructions restricting access for inspection

Horn starting to grate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GV12 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

GV12 NBB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GV12 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 NBB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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