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YF12 OCJ

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,057 mi
Last recorded161,057 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 161,057 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 161,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 159,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 152,951 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,647 miles

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,712 miles

Brakes ; Rear brake pads low , worn to 3 mm approx

Driveshafts ; o/s/f inner gaiter splitting leaking grease

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,307 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger slightly corroded

undertrey fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 84,869 miles

E/M/L light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 84,869 miles

E/M/L light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF12 OCJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF12 OCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 OCJ registered?

YF12 OCJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 OCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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