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EX12 YCV

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,348 mi
Last recorded56,348 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 56,348 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 49,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,710 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 45,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,130 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,175 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,453 miles

Both rear tyres have various cuts to cords but none bigger than requirements to fail mot

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,286 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts to cords, not bigger than requirements to fail mot

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades smear on screen

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,891 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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EX12 YCV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX12 YCV, 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 EX12 YCV registered?

EX12 YCV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EX12 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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