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OV12 SXS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,577 mi
Last recorded168,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 163,739 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 163,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2024 159,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 156,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 156,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 147,627 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))

Pass 20 May 2020 121,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 106,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 91,893 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 91,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 75,698 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner edges, some secondary rubber showing. 205/50/17 93W

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and stepping on inner edge. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 75,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom of spring likely to slip off of lower cup where broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres very worn on inner edges, some secondary rubber showing. 205/50/17 93W

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and stepping on inner edge. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,891 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,173 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OV12 SXS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV12 SXS, 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 OV12 SXS registered?

OV12 SXS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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