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RO62 EMV

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,388 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,264 miles

Both dog bone bushes slightly perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,581 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 97,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,668 miles

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear low on inside shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,805 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inside tread 2-4mm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,364 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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RO62 EMV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO62 EMV, 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 RO62 EMV registered?

RO62 EMV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is RO62 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 EMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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