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YC12 LLO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

224,655 mi
Last recorded224,655 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 224,655 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 218,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 216,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 210,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 198,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 188,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 175,400 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 143,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 73,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 LLO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LLO, 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 YC12 LLO registered?

YC12 LLO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 LLO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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