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YK12 DSL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,201 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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YK12 DSL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK12 DSL, 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 YK12 DSL registered?

YK12 DSL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is YK12 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 DSL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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