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SP12 UCB

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,719 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise rear suspension arms and tie bars corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Nov 2024 103,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,028 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,806 miles

advise slight movemnt from o/s/f lower ball joint advise to replace

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,373 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 90,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 80,627 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 80,627 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,472 miles

front tyres starting towear on edges

Pass 14 May 2018 57,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 46,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 31,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2015 13,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in nearside front tyre

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 UCB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

SP12 UCB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 April 2012.

Is SP12 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 UCB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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