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RF61 RGZ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 RGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 124,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 119,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,624 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 113,169 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,017 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 104,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,790 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,953 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,398 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,518 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,872 miles

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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RF61 RGZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

RF61 RGZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is RF61 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 RGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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