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RE12 FWZ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,128 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 24 Nov 2025 155,103 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,813 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + almost at cords on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 139,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + almost at cords on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 131,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,851 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear...... (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Lamp inop...... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limits..... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads worn very low....... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,424 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 99,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 95,558 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 11 May 2017 84,709 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter has greese round it

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,147 miles

off/side/front/ off/side/rear/ tyres inside edge at 0m/m tread

Pass 1 May 2015 58,125 miles

o/s/f tyre worn exceesively on inner edge

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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RE12 FWZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE12 FWZ, 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 RE12 FWZ registered?

RE12 FWZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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