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LP12 UPL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,539 mi
Last recorded152,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 UPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 152,539 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,552 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 149,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 149,243 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,440 miles

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

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 72,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower engine stabilizer bolt missing

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

Pass 31 May 2018 38,151 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,332 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,994 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,451 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inside

nsf, osr tyre valves cracking

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 UPL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP12 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

LP12 UPL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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