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RE12 XZR

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,600 mi
Last recorded118,600 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cv gaiter showing slight seepage around securing clip

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 118,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cv gaiter showing slight seepage around securing clip

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 82,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 81,890 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 81,889 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,349 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 79,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 78,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 76,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,698 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing badly inner edge.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing badly inner edge.

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 XZR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

RE12 XZR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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