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GY61 PLJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 PLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,621 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 64,618 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,368 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,579 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,931 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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GY61 PLJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GY61 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 PLJ registered?

GY61 PLJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is GY61 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 PLJ 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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