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WF12 NZZ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,999 miles

Advise handbrake travel

Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,999 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working rear o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,382 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 116,382 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s MacPherson strut top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken front o/s coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s MacPherson strut top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,812 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/s rear tyre worn [flat spot] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,471 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 NZZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 NZZ registered?

WF12 NZZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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