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YY12 DCE

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,655 mi
Last recorded174,655 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 174,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various points of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2025 174,655 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various points of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 160,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,078 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 138,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp heavily corroded at exhaust flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Can't check wheel bearing. Wheel doesnt spin freely. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Discs show signs of overheating

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,397 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 83,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,668 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 58,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 40,942 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 30,001 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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YY12 DCE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White 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 YY12 DCE, 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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YY12 DCE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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