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YF61 ZXZ

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,260 mi
Last recorded107,260 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ZXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,260 miles

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

Radiator support corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 107,257 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,125 miles

Offside damp inside headlight lens

bolt on radiator support panel corroded / outer sill covers fitted obscuring examination

Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,027 miles

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

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

aux belt perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

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

aux belt perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,880 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,652 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 80,648 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbones rear bushes-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,219 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,131 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 28,468 miles

o/s/r tyre bauld on the inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 28,468 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre bauld on the inside edge

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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YF61 ZXZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red 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 YF61 ZXZ, 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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YF61 ZXZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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