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SP12 UCT

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,152 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 112,152 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,700 miles

All Heatshields loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 107,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

All Heatshields loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,866 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,025 miles

idle engine speed not constant

Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,025 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

idle engine speed not constant

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords or wires exposed

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,659 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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 UCT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP12 UCT, 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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SP12 UCT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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