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SG12 UPB

2012 Volvo V50

White Lpg 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,165 mi
Last recorded139,165 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 139,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 139,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 128,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 111,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 111,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 98,830 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 93,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,535 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,462 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,266 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,962 miles

osf tyre worn on edge to 0mm

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,961 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on edge to 0mm

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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SG12 UPB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,999cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG12 UPB, 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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SG12 UPB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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