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YG12 VNM

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 115,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,803 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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YG12 VNM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG12 VNM, 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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What year was YG12 VNM registered?

YG12 VNM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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