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YY12 EPK

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,992 mi
Last recorded216,992 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 216,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 216,992 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 209,918 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant below min

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 209,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant below min

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 198,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 190,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 178,886 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 168,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 152,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHTLY DISTORTED IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER & OUTER TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,400 miles

DUALMASS FLYWHEEL NOISY ON APPLICATION

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,400 miles

DUALMASS FLYWHEEL NOISY ON APPLICATION

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,866 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,866 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre bald 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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YY12 EPK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY12 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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