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NL12 VEP

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,258 mi
Last recorded162,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 162,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread and small cuts * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 162,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread and small cuts * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 150,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 138,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,379 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 130,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 113,741 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 113,741 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 106,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,451 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,451 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,247 miles

light exhaust blow at back of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Towbar retaining device missing securing bolts missing (6.6.3a)

osf and nsf tyres on 2mm tread and inner edges worn to limits

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,323 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,147 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 VEP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VEP, 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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NL12 VEP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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