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OV12 SYW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 96,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,591 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 78,556 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,692 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 57,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,327 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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 SYW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

Is OV12 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 SYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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