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SY12 XWR

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,145 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,607 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 46,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 46,478 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,838 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 8,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY12 XWR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 XWR, 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 SY12 XWR registered?

SY12 XWR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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