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RE12 OHJ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,636 mi
Last recorded211,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 211,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 31 Aug 2024 206,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 203,169 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 198,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight wear both rear tyres on edges

Slight wear nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2021 192,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 186,026 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both left hand inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 166,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both side front and right hand rear wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyre edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 166,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both side front and right hand rear wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyre edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray loose

Pass 29 May 2018 143,940 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and right hand rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 143,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and right hand rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 116,972 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Dent in right hand rear wheel inner rim

Slight damage to right hand front tyre outer sidewall

Tape over right hand door mirror

Fail 22 May 2017 116,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Dent in right hand rear wheel inner rim

Slight damage to right hand front tyre outer sidewall

Tape over right hand door mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,202 miles

Dent in right hand rear wheel inner rim

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Dent in right hand rear wheel inner rim

Pass 22 May 2015 67,837 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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RE12 OHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

RE12 OHJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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