MOT Status
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135,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres bold on inside edge
recommend tracking
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres bold on inside edge
recommend tracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 slick on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slick on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 slick on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slick on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All brake discs slightly lipped.
Coolant leak Water pump. ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK12 DXW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YK12 DXW, 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 DXW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2012.
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