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YR12 YUC

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,614 mi
Last recorded163,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 163,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 155,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,218 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,430 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 YUC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 YUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR12 YUC?

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What year was YR12 YUC registered?

YR12 YUC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 June 2012.

Is YR12 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YUC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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