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OW12 OBD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Bald And Outer Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Bald And Outer Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Day Light Not Working

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp Slight Damage

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,086 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,243 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,689 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OW12 OBD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW12 OBD, 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 OW12 OBD registered?

OW12 OBD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is OW12 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 OBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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