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DY12 OJL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 OJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,777 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,081 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,080 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2022 99,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 83,889 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 83,885 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes worn , advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged ns front and os rear have small splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,190 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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DY12 OJL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY12 OJL, 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 DY12 OJL registered?

DY12 OJL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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