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YE12 ZYG

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 146,402 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 146,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 144,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 144,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,149 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,543 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge -- tracking check req, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,543 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge -- tracking check req, (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 97,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,839 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottomarm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very inner tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern, also screw in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre bald inner tread pattern.

engine cover,under trays fitted.

front wiper blades wearing.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn very inner tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern, also screw in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre bald inner tread pattern.

engine cover,under trays fitted.

front wiper blades wearing.

Pass 21 May 2016 50,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 38,255 miles

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

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 ZYG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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