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HY12 LWN

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 LWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 101,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,020 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,273 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,647 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,016 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 63,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 63,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords about to come through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,977 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

off side front tyre worn low on edges

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,732 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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HY12 LWN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 LWN, 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 HY12 LWN registered?

HY12 LWN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HY12 LWN safe to buy?

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