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WF12 DLD

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

195,698 mi
Last recorded195,698 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 195,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 193,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 187,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 185,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 183,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 178,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 171,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 162,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,000 miles

emission clean

Pass 29 Mar 2016 147,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 7-8mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 147,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 7-8mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,211 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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WF12 DLD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WF12 DLD, 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 WF12 DLD registered?

WF12 DLD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 DLD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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