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VN12 WFE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,896 mi
Last recorded60,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside / cords showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside / cords showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,759 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,883 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 13,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VN12 WFE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN12 WFE, 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 VN12 WFE registered?

VN12 WFE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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