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AF12 YZW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,811 miles

BOTH rear tyre treads out of shape/worn on inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

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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AF12 YZW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 YZW, 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

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What year was AF12 YZW registered?

AF12 YZW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YZW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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