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YK12 YPJ

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and covered with rubber covers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and covered with rubber covers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2025 63,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and covered with rubber covers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and covered with rubber covers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 61,672 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,101 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,101 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,526 miles

diesel smoke test to clean

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,906 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 26,906 miles

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

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 YPJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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