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YH12 EER

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EER
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 123,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,874 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished - 2019 Nexen . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 114,874 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished - 2019 Nexen . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,364 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,050 miles

Offside Front slight play tie rod end

Fail 5 Nov 2021 106,050 miles

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

Offside Front slight play tie rod end

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 101,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,927 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,921 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,664 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,159 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,254 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,664 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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YH12 EER is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH12 EER, 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 YH12 EER registered?

YH12 EER is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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