MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre heatshield loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central heatshield insecure
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Central exhaust heatshield loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +(out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +(out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust heatshield loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +(out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +(out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle measures 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Upper Crack in windscreen but outside drivers view
manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Upper Crack in windscreen but outside drivers view
manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS12 LYF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 DS12 LYF, 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 DS12 LYF registered?
DS12 LYF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2012.
Is DS12 LYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS12 LYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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