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VO12 ZTN

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

238,637 mi
Last recorded238,637 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 238,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 231,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 221,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 211,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 200,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 191,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 182,821 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 173,088 miles

N/S/F tyre has a large chunk missing from sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2018 173,088 miles

N/S/F tyre has a large chunk missing from sidewall

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 161,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,629 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZTN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

VO12 ZTN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 ZTN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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