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SW12 MOV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension coil springs front and rear some corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,689 miles

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

some corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

Fail 20 Jul 2021 58,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cut damage on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,207 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,477 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,528 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread areas

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,940 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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SW12 MOV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW12 MOV, 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 SW12 MOV registered?

SW12 MOV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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