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GF12 XYM

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,477 mi
Last recorded103,477 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,477 miles

Front subframe corroded

NSF/OSF Lower arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,121 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped during brake performance test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,027 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,089 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 89,800 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,610 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,608 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,030 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,601 miles

Nearside Front slight wear and movement to nearside front suspension

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 71,601 miles

Nearside Front slight wear and movement to nearside front suspension

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,505 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GF12 XYM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF12 XYM, 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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GF12 XYM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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