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SP62 UYS

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,008 miles

covered in under-seal all over ( everywhere )

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,984 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind suspension arm inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (pipe to flexible brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (rear of front to rear pipe at rear of floor) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has several small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and rear box section cross member to rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,540 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded underneath (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,845 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,510 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP62 UYS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 SP62 UYS, 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 SP62 UYS registered?

SP62 UYS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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