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YA12 GBU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,042 mi
Last recorded153,042 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 153,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 143,935 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,150 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 136,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,772 miles

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust hangers corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 24 May 2018 76,266 miles

Both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 76,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low. almost metal to metal. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing. reflector dull. ok at time of test. sharp edge. (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin ok at present (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing hard and uneven. common on these cars.

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded but secure at time of test.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to metal to metal. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin but ok at present (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing hard and uneven . common on these cars. ok at present.

Pass 26 May 2016 56,787 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the offside rear seat belt

Pass 28 May 2015 41,632 miles

n/s side repeater/mirror lens broken

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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YA12 GBU 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 YA12 GBU, 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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YA12 GBU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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