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YT12 VAD

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,195 mi
Last recorded91,195 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,983 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,873 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,363 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YT12 VAD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YT12 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

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

Is YT12 VAD safe to buy?

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