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RO12 XCF

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,831 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,217 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 8 Jun 2017 31,212 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Shoulders

Nearside Rear Child Lock in Operation

Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,524 miles

Both Number Plates Going Opaque

O/S/F Tyre Cut in Tread to Cords

Fail 3 Jun 2015 19,524 miles

Both Number Plates Going Opaque

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre Cut in Tread to Cords

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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RO12 XCF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RO12 XCF, 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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RO12 XCF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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