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DK12 WDF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 121,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 110,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 104,017 miles

brake fluid slightly low

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread o/s/r tyre was low on tyre pressure no nail found

Pass 5 May 2017 103,331 miles

both front tyres are perished in the treads, nearside front is bald on inner edge

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 5 May 2017 103,331 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres are perished in the treads, nearside front is bald on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 23 May 2016 90,420 miles

advise handbrake travel slighty long

Fail 23 May 2016 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise handbrake travel slighty long

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread starting to wear low on both rear tyres

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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DK12 WDF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK12 WDF, 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 DK12 WDF registered?

DK12 WDF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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