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KY12 YWW

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,263 mi
Last recorded45,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 45,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 45,263 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 40,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 38,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,032 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,727 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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KY12 YWW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red 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 KY12 YWW, 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 KY12 YWW registered?

KY12 YWW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is KY12 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 YWW 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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