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HV12 OTK

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,770 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower reflector cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,991 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension tie rod bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,542 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear tie rob bushes peeling and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,151 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,538 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,913 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,252 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres worn

Bushes on front lower control arms perishing

Fail 2 May 2017 30,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bushes on front lower control arms perishing

Inner edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 16 May 2016 25,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,003 miles

O/ S rear and N/S rear tyres have stones and cuts in tread

Fail 26 May 2015 19,003 miles

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

O/ S rear and N/S rear tyres have stones and cuts in tread

o/s front tyre worn inner edge of tread

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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HV12 OTK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 HV12 OTK, 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 HV12 OTK registered?

HV12 OTK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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