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BJ12 YSC

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,423 mi
Last recorded119,423 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 119,423 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre part worn and has a nail

front tyre tread very low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2023 113,063 miles

front tyres part worn

Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre part worn

rear brake pads part worn

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre part worn

Fail 24 Oct 2020 103,012 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre part worn

Pass 8 May 2019 96,988 miles

Offside Rear tyre part worn

front brake pads part worn

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 May 2018 93,116 miles

small crack in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2017 90,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 85,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,497 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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BJ12 YSC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 BJ12 YSC, 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 BJ12 YSC registered?

BJ12 YSC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is BJ12 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 YSC 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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