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HY12 SFU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 SFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 93y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,352 miles

Front Undertray slightly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,670 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,261 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Advise both of the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges of the tyres.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Inner pad look to be very low. but it is not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Outer portion of the tread area. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Inner pad look to be very low. but it is not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 86,883 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on the inner portion of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre & almost worn through to inner bracing. ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,044 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking in the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre . ) ( Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 75,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,610 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 SFU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY12 SFU, 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 HY12 SFU registered?

HY12 SFU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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