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YH12 EEJ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,016 mi
Last recorded210,016 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 210,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 204,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 203,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 192,654 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 182,629 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Apr 2020 176,357 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,574 miles

Front wipers smearing

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,369 miles

Engine cover / under covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,109 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 148,777 miles

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Front pads low

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on both rear inner parts of tyre 205/50/17

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on both rear inner parts of tyre 205/50/17

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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YH12 EEJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH12 EEJ, 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 YH12 EEJ registered?

YH12 EEJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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