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OY12 ZWJ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 93,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,263 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,128 miles

N/S MIRROR REPEATER BROKEN

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,335 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN AND PLAY

REAR TYRES WORN AND SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,680 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,640 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,386 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,362 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,032 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 ZWJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OY12 ZWJ, 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 OY12 ZWJ registered?

OY12 ZWJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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