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SP12 XGU

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,262 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,988 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 119,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 111,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 109,068 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 109,063 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 107,935 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 107,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,684 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,610 miles

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

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 XGU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

SP12 XGU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SP12 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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