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NL12 FFP

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,947 mi
Last recorded174,947 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 FFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 174,947 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 174,947 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 167,144 miles

Offside Front bearing/clicking noise,requires investigation

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 152,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 152,138 miles

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread,unrepairable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,new recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,new recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,875 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,674 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,437 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 FFP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL12 FFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 FFP registered?

NL12 FFP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is NL12 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 FFP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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