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YP12 ZKT

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,782 mi
Last recorded206,782 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 206,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease,but secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 158,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge making tyre go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge making tyre go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge making tyre go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge making tyre go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, very close to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, very close to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,619 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 16,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 14,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing thin

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald and outer edge wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2015 11,078 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 ZKT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP12 ZKT, 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 YP12 ZKT registered?

YP12 ZKT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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