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WF12 LPY

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail in tread, Tyre very worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre very worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,570 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 LPY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF12 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

WF12 LPY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WF12 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 LPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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