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YT12 TBY

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,705 mi
Last recorded128,705 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 122,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 116,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 109,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 101,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 94,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 87,543 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 77,248 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,032 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 55,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 TBY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

YT12 TBY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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