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VO12 VGL

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 88,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (strongly advise to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 80,865 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 76,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,798 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,652 miles

both front tyres bald edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,209 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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VO12 VGL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 VGL, 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 VO12 VGL registered?

VO12 VGL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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