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OU12 CDZ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 CDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,824 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,496 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate

nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/getting weak

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

screw in nearside rear tyre

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,103 miles

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs

o/s/f tyre bold worn/bold inner edge

wear/splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,098 miles

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

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

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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OU12 CDZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU12 CDZ, 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 OU12 CDZ registered?

OU12 CDZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OU12 CDZ safe to buy?

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