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YT12 EPX

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,611 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damage

Fail 19 Feb 2025 35,611 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens damage

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 33,831 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,724 miles

Offside Rear tread slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,908 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,240 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,904 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 EPX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 YT12 EPX, 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 YT12 EPX registered?

YT12 EPX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 EPX safe to buy?

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