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DV12 YHU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 63,871 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low,,,,,, nsr 65, no lock, osr 199 lock

Fail 14 Jul 2026 63,612 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

nsf inner brake pad worn almost to fail limit

Pass 8 Jul 2025 51,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 51,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,041 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres bald on inside edges

rear brake pads worn almost to fail limit

rear registration plate degraded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 38,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,749 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,489 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

no emissions given (0%)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,956 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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DV12 YHU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 YHU, 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 DV12 YHU registered?

DV12 YHU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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