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YS61 OWY

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,724 miles

Rear both backplates corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,928 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,051 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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YS61 OWY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS61 OWY, 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

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What year was YS61 OWY registered?

YS61 OWY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is YS61 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 OWY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS61 OWY have outstanding finance?

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