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YC12 LKN

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,513 mi
Last recorded170,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 170,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 136,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,759 miles

o/s headlamp light output appears reduced.

rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 130,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s headlamp light output appears reduced.

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 121,666 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,250 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear car seat fitted.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,337 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 LKN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 LKN, 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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YC12 LKN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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