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DF12 WTN

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,547 mi
Last recorded147,547 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 146,047 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 146,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 136,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,363 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,597 miles

Hi-Level brake light not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Tread Left & worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,281 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Tread Left & worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,020 miles

Rear Lower both shock absorber bushes - slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,573 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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DF12 WTN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 DF12 WTN, 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 DF12 WTN registered?

DF12 WTN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is DF12 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 WTN 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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