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VN12 ODH

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ODH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,972 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 139,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror indicator cover (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 128,663 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 121,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2022 121,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 110,916 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 110,907 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 104,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 91,741 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 91,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,003 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 93w avon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 93w avon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 93w avon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 93w avon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VN12 ODH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 VN12 ODH, 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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VN12 ODH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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