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YK12 BFF

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,315 mi
Last recorded141,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 BFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 136,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,606 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 129,559 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured still showing more than 50% correct colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured still showing more than 50% correct colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 113,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,139 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 91,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YK12 BFF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK12 BFF, 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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YK12 BFF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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