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GV61 DXT

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,587 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,653 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 83,650 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,902 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,902 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,328 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 54,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,198 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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GV61 DXT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV61 DXT, 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 GV61 DXT registered?

GV61 DXT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is GV61 DXT safe to buy?

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