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SL12 WLP

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,740 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 93V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 34,859 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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SL12 WLP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL12 WLP, 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 SL12 WLP registered?

SL12 WLP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is SL12 WLP safe to buy?

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