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BU12 YUG

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,109 mi
Last recorded184,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 184,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 179,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 171,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 155,665 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 146,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 143,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,976 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2017 123,690 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

service due

Fail 11 Sep 2017 123,504 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

service due

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Low emitter

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,384 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,222 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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BU12 YUG 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 81.3%.

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 BU12 YUG, 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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BU12 YUG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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