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RV12 OZA

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,376 mi
Last recorded19,376 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 OZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 19,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 19,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 15,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,467 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RV12 OZA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 RV12 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

RV12 OZA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RV12 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 OZA 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 RV12 OZA have outstanding finance?

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