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SY12 ZNG

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 ZNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 106,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 98,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 69,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 46,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,605 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2015 28,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres sawtooth wear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres sawtooth wear

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 ZNG 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 76.9%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

SY12 ZNG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is SY12 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 ZNG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY12 ZNG have outstanding finance?

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