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GV61 DHM

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,735 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has long travel

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

Fail 1 Dec 2025 143,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,803 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass taped in (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,803 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass taped in (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,428 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass stuck with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass stuck with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

service due

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 69,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 65,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,863 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,590 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 46,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,315 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/F seat and O/S/R seat.

Damage to N/S/R door but not causing sharp edge.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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GV61 DHM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV61 DHM, 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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GV61 DHM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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