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OV12 SYR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 111,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 111,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 98,206 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 84,655 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 84,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 68,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,150 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,150 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,307 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,587 miles

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 SYR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 OV12 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

OV12 SYR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is OV12 SYR safe to buy?

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