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AK12 VYM

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,210 mi
Last recorded159,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 159,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 153,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,958 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 133,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,876 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 124,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,956 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,956 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VYM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 VYM, 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 AK12 VYM registered?

AK12 VYM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 VYM safe to buy?

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