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YD12 WPL

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,042 mi
Last recorded143,042 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 117,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded Inner Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Heatshield Above Tailpipe Loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Sections N/S & O/S Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded Inner Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Heatshield Above Tailpipe Loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Sections N/S & O/S Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 84,661 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 84,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 80,894 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,669 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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YD12 WPL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 WPL, 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 YD12 WPL registered?

YD12 WPL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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