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YJ61 XVV

2012 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,833 mi
Last recorded161,833 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 XVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 161,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 137,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,901 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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YJ61 XVV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ61 XVV, 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 YJ61 XVV registered?

YJ61 XVV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is YJ61 XVV safe to buy?

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