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SD12 CZT

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,432 mi
Last recorded140,432 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 6 Feb 2025 134,520 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy to centre section flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,038 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,038 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light inop

Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light inop

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate light inop

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check rear seatbelts due to cages being fitted ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,567 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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SD12 CZT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD12 CZT, 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 SD12 CZT registered?

SD12 CZT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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