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YT12 EOS

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,359 mi
Last recorded113,359 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 113,359 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 113,349 miles

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

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,553 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 103,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,152 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 22 Dec 2022 98,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,121 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,059 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,953 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,255 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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YT12 EOS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 YT12 EOS, 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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YT12 EOS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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