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YF12 WCE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,137 mi
Last recorded178,137 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 178,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 166,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 165,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,693 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 WHEEL NUT MISSING FROM ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 102,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,266 miles

Both Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2017 68,680 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,245 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 WCE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2012.

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