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YE12 ZGW

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,302 mi
Last recorded175,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ZGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 175,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 165,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 165,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ARB link to bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ARB link to bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 151,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 141,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 134,821 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside inner shoulders worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside only slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,676 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside inner shoulders worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside only slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY unevenly worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 115,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY unevenly worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,014 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping but no holes/splits found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside unevenly worn around inner tread/shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

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 ZGW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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