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VO12 ZTU

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 94,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **inner edge badly worn recommend replacement** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens is broken not effecting the light output

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and is slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,546 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre & almost worn through to the inner bracing. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,205 miles

Centre Front Engine Covers and Underside Trays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,658 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 ZTU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

VO12 ZTU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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