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DA12 MYH

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,191 mi
Last recorded165,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 165,191 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2025 165,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 152,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,398 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DA12 MYH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA12 MYH, 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 DA12 MYH registered?

DA12 MYH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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