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WF12 GXW

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,367 mi
Last recorded51,367 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,367 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 51,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty flashing intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 42,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 33,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,207 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 26,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,691 miles

Front wiper blades smearing a bit

Fail 4 Aug 2017 20,691 miles

Front wiper blades smearing a bit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,410 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GXW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

WF12 GXW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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