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BU12 YVH

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on iinner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 125,710 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and cracking on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on iinner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through inner tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 122,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through inner tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 118,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,153 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 114,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,611 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,627 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,624 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,260 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YVH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVH, 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 BU12 YVH registered?

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

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