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SL12 ZPM

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,381 mi
Last recorded47,381 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 47,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 45,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 30,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,407 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2018 28,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,011 miles

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2017 26,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,793 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,376 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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SL12 ZPM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SL12 ZPM, 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 SL12 ZPM registered?

SL12 ZPM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is SL12 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 ZPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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