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PN12 BGO

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,307 mi
Last recorded87,307 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 BGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 87,307 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessive on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessive on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 70,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,791 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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PN12 BGO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN12 BGO, 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 PN12 BGO registered?

PN12 BGO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PN12 BGO safe to buy?

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