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YX12 WGE

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 92,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2025 91,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 85,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 79,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,590 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 73,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 67,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,192 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 44,192 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass side front tyre worn on inner edge

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 WGE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WGE, 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 YX12 WGE registered?

YX12 WGE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YX12 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 WGE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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