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GU12 WTK

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 164,772 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seats laid down at time of time

Rear Wiper split

Fail 18 Feb 2025 164,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seats laid down at time of time

Rear Wiper split

Coolant low

Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,365 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 7 Feb 2024 139,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wiper split

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 7 Feb 2023 127,400 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,535 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 120,534 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area has lump/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area is stepping & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner shoulder wearing thin.

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

Offside Front Inner shoulder worn very thin and devoid of visible tread.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,088 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner shoulder wearing thin.

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

Offside Front Inner shoulder worn very thin and devoid of visible tread.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,159 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,548 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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GU12 WTK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU12 WTK, 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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GU12 WTK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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