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SB61 YEL

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,130 mi
Last recorded57,130 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 YEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm back bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm back bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 53,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 53,882 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 46,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 44,780 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 44,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,496 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wiper smearing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,962 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Side indicator lens cracked cover with tape

Nearside Front Side mirror back cover missing at the point of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 28,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,248 miles

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

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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SB61 YEL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SB61 YEL, 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 SB61 YEL registered?

SB61 YEL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is SB61 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 YEL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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