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YF12 SNX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing some grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 113,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing some grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 107,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and cracking badly no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking badly.Bald on inner no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,514 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 85,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 70% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 70% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,210 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2021 76,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,685 miles

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

both rear tyres badly out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2020 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,742 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,742 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,044 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,044 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,607 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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YF12 SNX 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 YF12 SNX, 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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YF12 SNX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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