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YD12 WPW

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 67,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 49,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 45,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,136 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bottom bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bottom bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 30,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bottom bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bottom bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,501 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 17,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,393 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 WPW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

YD12 WPW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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