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YB12 GHD

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 GHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 166,277 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 166,226 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 161,080 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 161,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

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

Offside Front Inner v minor play inner rack end

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 132,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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YB12 GHD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB12 GHD, 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 YB12 GHD registered?

YB12 GHD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 GHD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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