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YG12 JMU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,701 mi
Last recorded129,701 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,701 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 129,700 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,527 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,527 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing badly to inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing badly to inner 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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YG12 JMU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YG12 JMU, 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 YG12 JMU registered?

YG12 JMU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YG12 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 JMU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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