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YC12 CAE

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 135,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,934 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight play detected at both front driveshafts

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,123 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,882 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,577 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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YC12 CAE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 CAE, 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 YC12 CAE registered?

YC12 CAE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 CAE safe to buy?

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