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YP12 CWE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 May 2025 106,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2024 106,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 101,362 miles

Offside door mirror unit damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 101,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside door mirror unit damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 95,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 95,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 90,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 85,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 78,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 70,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 64,478 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,637 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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YP12 CWE 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 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 YP12 CWE, 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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YP12 CWE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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