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BN12 WDM

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,881 mi
Last recorded187,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 187,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reflector cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear backbox heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2024 167,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 157,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 137,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing on edge uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,822 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail and not secure in bracket (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing on edge uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BN12 WDM 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 BN12 WDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 WDM registered?

BN12 WDM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is BN12 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 WDM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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