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RE12 FXB

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 131,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,753 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear

o/s door mirror cracked

slight noise developing front suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,798 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror

slight wear to both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidelight not working

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror side repeater lens has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,013 miles

Nearside front outer position lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge. may cause road noise

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RE12 FXB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

RE12 FXB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is RE12 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FXB 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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