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R43 BHB

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 BHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,838 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 146,409 miles

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 May 2024 145,839 miles

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

n/s/f brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 12 May 2023 144,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 137,667 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 137,667 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 129,463 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 123,737 miles

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

Rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 28 May 2019 115,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 104,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 104,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 91,063 miles

front no plate marked

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 25 May 2017 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no plate marked

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 25 May 2016 74,731 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2015 57,028 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2015 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R43 BHB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R43 BHB, 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 R43 BHB registered?

R43 BHB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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