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PJ61 YFL

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,899 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 94,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,937 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And devoid of pattern on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And devoid of pattern on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,863 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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PJ61 YFL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ61 YFL, 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 PJ61 YFL registered?

PJ61 YFL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ61 YFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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