CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ12 WPR

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 79,986 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 70,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 60,751 miles

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

Front brake pads 75% worn, discs lipped.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm/drumstick has play in inner joint.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads 75% worn, discs lipped

Wipers smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,642 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres are low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,230 miles

Both front tyre valves are perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre valves are perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm limit on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm limit on outer edge

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,374 miles

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

Small cuts in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,374 miles

Small cuts in n/s rear tyre.

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ12 WPR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GJ12 WPR, 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

How do I check the history of GJ12 WPR?

You can check the full history of GJ12 WPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ12 WPR registered?

GJ12 WPR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is GJ12 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 WPR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ12 WPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ12 WPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.