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YH12 HPU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 108,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,546 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front tyre treads are heavily cracked on inner and outer edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing heavily on inner edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing heavily on inner edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes have play evident. recommend renewal

engine running rough (misfiring). recommend inspection

n/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,514 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 76,514 miles

Nearside 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 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))

moisture evident around o/s/r shock absorber area

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,936 miles

both front tyre treads are worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,936 miles

both front tyre treads are worn heavily on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,734 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2018 57,734 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,127 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,275 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HPU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 YH12 HPU, 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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YH12 HPU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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