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SK12 VJY

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,899 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bushes but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 85,899 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bushes but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 56,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,919 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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SK12 VJY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK12 VJY, 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 SK12 VJY registered?

SK12 VJY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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