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PN12 LGY

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,418 mi
Last recorded143,418 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,061 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively look lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively look lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,307 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 54,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,866 miles

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LGY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

PN12 LGY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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