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LP12 PVV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 PVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 45,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 45,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn low/worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,087 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 40,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working NEEDS A NEW WASHER JET (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,351 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 35,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST DOWN (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small stone chip (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 24,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 22,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,643 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear WARNING: The structure of both rear road tyres is starting to fail, Recommend replacing tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,566 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cracking up

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking up

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

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

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

Rear Tyres age cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2017 15,563 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working damaged also (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

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

Rear Tyres age cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,288 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,045 miles

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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LP12 PVV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LP12 PVV, 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 LP12 PVV registered?

LP12 PVV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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