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OV12 SYS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,046 mi
Last recorded164,046 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 164,046 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 153,088 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 140,171 miles

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 inner edge

Fail 16 May 2024 140,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 inner edge

Pass 26 May 2023 127,046 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 126,878 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 115,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cords [bald on inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cords[worn on edges] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,527 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 89,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 89,093 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 80,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 71,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,656 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 SYS 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 SYS, 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 OV12 SYS registered?

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

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