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RE12 FHP

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,954 mi
Last recorded155,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 155,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 155,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 147,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,650 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 137,650 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,888 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,699 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,528 miles

osf inner cv boot damp

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,157 miles

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RE12 FHP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE12 FHP, 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 RE12 FHP registered?

RE12 FHP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RE12 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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