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DF61 YDD

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,957 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 93,957 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,065 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,881 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2024 76,881 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,787 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,787 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 40,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no clip holding on rack gaitor all moving ,with steering rack when turning,. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep groove on tyre edge,, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep groove tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below limit pad very close ,. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition nsf osf,. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition,.nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr inner uneven wear edges,,osr uneven inner wear edges,bald patch on tyre,, (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover under car..plastic oversill covers on car,.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 20,962 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,962 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 7,004 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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DF61 YDD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 DF61 YDD, 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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DF61 YDD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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