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WF12 FWG

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,857 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 132,751 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,000 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,082 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,639 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front grille damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,639 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))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front grille damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge close to showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 42,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 26,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 24,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,799 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

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 FWG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF12 FWG, 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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WF12 FWG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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