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RV12 OZC

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,101 mi
Last recorded180,101 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 OZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 180,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear shock leaking slightly

both front tyres bald inner edges

coolant level low

Fail 24 Dec 2021 180,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced brake light in rear window (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear shock leaking slightly

both front tyres bald inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 16 Dec 2020 178,767 miles

Front suspension arm bushes have slight flex

front tyres worn on edges

off side rear lamp lense has a hole repaired with tape.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 176,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 176,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 173,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 156,378 miles

all tyres close to limits

n/s mirror indcatior len cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 135,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OZC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

RV12 OZC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is RV12 OZC safe to buy?

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