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YY12 KXR

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,374 mi
Last recorded125,374 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 KXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 125,374 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Offside Front inner track rod have slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,747 miles

both front nnr tie rods have slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,215 miles

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

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 KXR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

YY12 KXR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YY12 KXR safe to buy?

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