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YX62 OYN

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,390 miles

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

Nearside nearside side impact damaged both doors

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 129,390 miles

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

Nearside nearside side impact damaged both doors

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,453 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,034 miles

nearside front bottom arm bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,707 miles

Emissions too low to be read

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 64,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too low to be read

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,713 miles

Accident damage nearside rear

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 43,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,963 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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YX62 OYN 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 YX62 OYN, 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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YX62 OYN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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