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DY12 XCJ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,841 mi
Last recorded210,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 210,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 210,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 204,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 204,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 199,306 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 199,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 196,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 192,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 192,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Has temp one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush EXCESSIVELY split ( heavy knocking car feels unsafe ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush EXCESSIVELY split ( heavy knocking car feels unsafe ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Topped up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak excessively leaking from vehicle( bottle split )

NSR and OSR bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gator split but preventing the ingress of dirt "at the moment". (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet delivery valve excessively leaking ( been taped up by customer )

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 169,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 150,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 147,054 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,956 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 XCJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 DY12 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

DY12 XCJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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