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RV61 DYO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 DYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 205/50/17/93v (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 99,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 205/50/17/93v (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,855 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly perished.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,942 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper wet, no obvious leak.

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread . 205/50/17 Nexen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper wet, no obvious leak.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,532 miles

forgot to reg for test started at 3.25

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,303 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,273 miles

front engine mount leaking fluid.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,640 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 61,640 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,951 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2017 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,185 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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RV61 DYO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RV61 DYO, 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 RV61 DYO registered?

RV61 DYO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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