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BU12 YVR

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,994 mi
Last recorded139,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 139,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,963 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,802 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,796 miles

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

Offside 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,504 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 65,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 52,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,203 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,468 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YVR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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