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LR12 EFB

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 EFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,742 miles

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

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

windscreen has a chip

Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,742 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has a chip

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,228 miles

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

windscreen has a small chip

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,448 miles

Heavy oil marks around engine tray.

Just acceptable wear to rear brake pads.

Slight wear to front and rear brake discs.

Slight wear to front and rear brake discs.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,873 miles

Heavy oil marks under front of vehicle.

Just acceptable distortion to N/S rear tyre tread.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

off side front tyre have small cut also getting low from in side edge

off side rear tyre slight out off shape

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,946 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and close to limit

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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LR12 EFB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LR12 EFB, 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 LR12 EFB registered?

LR12 EFB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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