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SO12 WKP

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,176 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,188 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2024 55,188 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,945 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,940 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe has bulge (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,067 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 42,067 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,609 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,933 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,819 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,022 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO12 WKP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 SO12 WKP, 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 SO12 WKP registered?

SO12 WKP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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