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GL61 WMM

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 WMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,471 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 21 Jan 2026 153,455 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and both rear tyres worn on inside edges

clutch pedal anti slip / rubber missing

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,918 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 118,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 116,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,567 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,237 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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GL61 WMM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 WMM, 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

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What year was GL61 WMM registered?

GL61 WMM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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