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SP12 SMO

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,207 mi
Last recorded99,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 99,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,371 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 SMO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SMO, 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 SP12 SMO registered?

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

Is SP12 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 SMO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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