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BN12 WFS

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,683 mi
Last recorded254,683 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 254,683 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 246,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 246,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 240,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 240,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 232,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2023 232,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2022 224,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 224,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 215,698 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 215,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 208,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 197,535 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 197,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 177,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 177,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 160,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 141,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 141,117 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,829 miles

both rear tyres are begining to step on inner edges.

nearside headlamp misted inside

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 WFS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN12 WFS, 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 BN12 WFS registered?

BN12 WFS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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