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AK12 VYJ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,698 mi
Last recorded154,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 154,698 miles

N/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

O/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 154,698 miles

N/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

O/S/R tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 142,690 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven/ stepped on the inner edges

Nearside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 2 Jul 2024 142,690 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven/ stepped on the inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 131,456 miles

Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inner shoulder

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inner shoulder

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 131,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 104,515 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly (stepped)

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 24 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

Small chip in windscreen

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.10mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,818 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside wiper arm has slight play in linkage but still clearing windscreen effectively

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 6 May 2015 35,198 miles

BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

BOTH rear tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 35,198 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

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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AK12 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK12 VYJ, 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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AK12 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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