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YS61 GXR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,210 mi
Last recorded149,210 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 145,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 141,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 141,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber top mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 132,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 132,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 128,233 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,072 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,415 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/17)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS61 GXR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS61 GXR, 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 YS61 GXR registered?

YS61 GXR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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