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YE12 ZGJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ZGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also tear near deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower tails (5.3.1 (b) (i))

presented with blow minimum coolant and coolant cap loose. presented over max oil

Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching loose wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens broken covered in tape, reduced output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced repaired with fibre glass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also internal reflector misaligned (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription missing obscured by bike carrier (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also tear near deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower tails (5.3.1 (b) (i))

presented with blow minimum coolant and coolant cap loose. presented over max oil

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2021 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury REPEATER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,500 miles

front pads wearing low and discs worn

off side and nearside front inner drive shaft gaitors perished and worn

rear inner discs corroded and pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,180 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,451 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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YE12 ZGJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE12 ZGJ, 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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YE12 ZGJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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