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GU12 WUB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

247,952 mi
Last recorded247,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 247,952 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 247,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 237,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 226,119 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 226,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 218,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 207,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spots on inner alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 207,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spots on inner alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 190,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 176,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 156,115 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 156,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 132,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 111,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,248 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,535 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 WUB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GU12 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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