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YB61 ARZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 149,027 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 138,862 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 137,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 135,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,102 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 120,102 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,016 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,200 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 54,805 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,805 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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YB61 ARZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB61 ARZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 ARZ registered?

YB61 ARZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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