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RV12 RBU

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,677 mi
Last recorded216,677 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 RBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 216,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake only just passed

Offside Front slight noise possible drive shaft bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 216,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake only just passed

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 200,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 183,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,184 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,232 miles

POOR TREAD PROFILE ON O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE...

Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

POOR TREAD PROFILE ON O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE...

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RBU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBU, 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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What year was RV12 RBU registered?

RV12 RBU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is RV12 RBU safe to buy?

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