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NA12 TYF

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,667 mi
Last recorded247,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 TYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 247,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper spring clip missing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 221,253 miles

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

spring clip missing from nearside rear brake brake caliper

Pass 20 Oct 2023 197,266 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 177,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 176,139 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 163,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 163,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,938 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,938 miles

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

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 May 2018 121,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 121,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2017 104,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,103 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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NA12 TYF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA12 TYF, 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 NA12 TYF registered?

NA12 TYF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for NA12 TYF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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