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NL12 VDE

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,092 mi
Last recorded212,092 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 212,092 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 199,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 189,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 177,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 166,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,369 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 150,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 113,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,196 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm and has a cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front wiper blade staring to smear

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VDE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL12 VDE, 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 NL12 VDE registered?

NL12 VDE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 VDE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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