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FV12 YKF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,370 mi
Last recorded157,370 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 YKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 150,940 miles

Coolant level on minimum

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,482 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,277 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 133,277 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,509 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 95,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV12 YKF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 FV12 YKF, 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 FV12 YKF registered?

FV12 YKF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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