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RF61 ETV

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,335 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,331 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,594 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RF61 ETV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF61 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF61 ETV registered?

RF61 ETV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is RF61 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 ETV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF61 ETV have outstanding finance?

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