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WF12 VRR

2012 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 VRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 129,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,137 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,939 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,093 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 31,093 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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 VRR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

WF12 VRR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is WF12 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 VRR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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