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GY12 VND

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,613 mi
Last recorded128,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,613 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 128,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 119,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

diesel filter at rear slightly damp

offside rear brake pad getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,230 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 main pin bush excessive play ( marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 86,177 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,392 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,292 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GY12 VND is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 GY12 VND, 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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GY12 VND is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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