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Y7 KVS

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,695 mi
Last recorded147,695 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 KVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 147,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,796 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside front daytime running lamp not working

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

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread, wearing on inner edge & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,536 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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Y7 KVS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y7 KVS, 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 Y7 KVS registered?

Y7 KVS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for Y7 KVS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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