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YX12 OMK

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

206,547 mi
Last recorded206,547 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 206,547 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 196,721 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

small oil leak @ back of engine

Fail 18 Aug 2021 196,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 194,478 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 194,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 186,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 186,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 186,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 185,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested tyre has cord and wire exposed, and may damage equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 159,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 159,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine crankshaft engine rear main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 159,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 159,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 142,232 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,423 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,266 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX12 OMK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YX12 OMK, 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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YX12 OMK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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