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RJ61 WJF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,428 mi
Last recorded101,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,905 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 85,905 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,131 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,587 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 48,388 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,599 miles

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

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

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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RJ61 WJF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 RJ61 WJF, 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 RJ61 WJF registered?

RJ61 WJF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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