CarVerify

Free Car Check

V50 TDR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 TDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 92,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (both) perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 81,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,654 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,411 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,390 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges + perished.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,390 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyres slightly worn on edges + perished.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and Perished

Offside Front Tyre Cracked and Perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing approx 70%

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V50 TDR 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 64.7%.

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 V50 TDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V50 TDR?

You can check the full history of V50 TDR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V50 TDR registered?

V50 TDR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is V50 TDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 TDR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V50 TDR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V50 TDR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.