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OY12 FZW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,307 mi
Last recorded173,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 FZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 173,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Toe bar mounting (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 173,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Toe bar mounting (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 169,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 161,734 miles

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

slight play to steering system

Pass 26 May 2023 143,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,205 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 110,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 98,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 73,630 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 27,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,610 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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OY12 FZW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY12 FZW, 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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OY12 FZW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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