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BU12 YUH

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,885 mi
Last recorded118,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 118,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,857 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 114,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery terminals loose

Coolant level low

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Starting to crack and split and small cuts in tread - 205/50/17-98W (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,683 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 111,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 94,842 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 86,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,298 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,438 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,463 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 YUH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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