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OV61 CWR

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,876 mi
Last recorded155,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 CWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 155,876 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 155,876 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 151,192 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2025 151,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2024 142,400 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Oil filled bush leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 142,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Excessively distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Oil filled bush leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,143 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 127,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nicks out of sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

engine oil cap seal leaking

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 106,042 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has nicks out of sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

engine oil cap seal leaking

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,411 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on extreme edges

both windscreen wipers starting to show signs of wear

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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OV61 CWR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 OV61 CWR, 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 OV61 CWR registered?

OV61 CWR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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