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YC62 AAU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 94,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,508 miles

o/s/r tyre perished heavily

rear brake pads becoming low

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,768 miles

rear brake pads low

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,324 miles

o/s/r brake pads becoming low

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,323 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r brake pads becoming low

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,616 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear tyres tread depths 3mm

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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YC62 AAU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC62 AAU, 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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YC62 AAU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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