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SP12 SLV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2024 146,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 141,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring extreme end broken

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 89,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close legal limit feathering on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,990 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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SP12 SLV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP12 SLV, 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 SP12 SLV registered?

SP12 SLV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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