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SV12 WKZ

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 133,753 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at the time of test

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 133,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full-length joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

No rear seats fitted at the time of test

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,666 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,066 miles

Engine covers/Under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,332 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low reading from nearside parking brake

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,048 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ( in mirror ) lens cracked and slight water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in Nearside swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,048 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front door check straps slightly loose

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ( in mirror ) lens cracked and slight water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Very little reserve travel in handbrake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in Nearside swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2019 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 87,616 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside front marker lamp inop

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired bumper reflector cracked,but still functions as intended. (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,422 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner c.v. boot burst. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired bumper reflector cracked,but still functions as intended. (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,125 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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SV12 WKZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV12 WKZ, 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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SV12 WKZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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