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TH07 DOB

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH07 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,850 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 131,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 105,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 102,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,124 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,893 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre age carcking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn and cracking

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,580 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn and cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray cover fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn and cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,923 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre inner edge worn almost to the cords - Advise replacement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads low - Advise replacement

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 81,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre inner edge worn almost to the cords - Advise replacement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads low - Advise replacement

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TH07 DOB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TH07 DOB, 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 TH07 DOB registered?

TH07 DOB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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