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YJ12 UZZ

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 UZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,594 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 66,592 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,308 miles

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

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

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

engine + under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,940 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

engine + under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

engine + under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,757 miles

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

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

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

engine and underfloor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,955 miles

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

engine + under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 55,953 miles

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

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

engine + under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,658 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine and under body covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,656 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine and under body covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,151 miles

Clean emissions /no smoke print

Rear child seats fitted obscuring view to adult belts

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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YJ12 UZZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ12 UZZ, 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 YJ12 UZZ registered?

YJ12 UZZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is YJ12 UZZ safe to buy?

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