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YS12 ZDD

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,129 miles

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

full engine covers fitted preventing some inspections

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers and/or undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers and/or undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,261 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,293 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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YS12 ZDD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS12 ZDD, 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 YS12 ZDD registered?

YS12 ZDD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YS12 ZDD safe to buy?

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