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LR62 OZT

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 OZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 163,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 156,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 143,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 125,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,705 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch panel damaged

Offside Front side indicator lens cracked

Pass 17 May 2019 107,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 94,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear masking tape applied to damaged wheel arch

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2017 70,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb may be incorrectly fitted, further investigation required (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays obscuring some components

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 20 May 2016 63,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,101 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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LR62 OZT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LR62 OZT, 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 LR62 OZT registered?

LR62 OZT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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