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DG12 AYB

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,309 mi
Last recorded164,309 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 AYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 164,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 148,443 miles

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,435 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,590 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,363 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,956 miles

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

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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DG12 AYB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG12 AYB, 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 DG12 AYB registered?

DG12 AYB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DG12 AYB safe to buy?

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