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RV12 AHE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 46,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,193 miles

Exhaust center bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes starting t perish

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,379 miles

Offside Front 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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RV12 AHE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RV12 AHE, 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 RV12 AHE registered?

RV12 AHE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RV12 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 AHE 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.

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