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DV12 WME

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,719 mi
Last recorded152,719 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 WME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2025 152,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 145,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 135,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 127,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,036 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease and not corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,036 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,180 miles

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

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,666 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DV12 WME is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV12 WME, 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 DV12 WME registered?

DV12 WME is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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