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YY12 GVV

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,233 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 98,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,143 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 15 May 2019 83,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,578 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cord on inner and as nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,398 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,332 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 GVV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GVV, 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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What year was YY12 GVV registered?

YY12 GVV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YY12 GVV safe to buy?

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