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DG12 RYU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,960 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 109,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged, inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged, inner edge worn smooth

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged, inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged, inner edge worn smooth

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RYU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DG12 RYU, 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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DG12 RYU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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