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WF12 YMJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,725 mi
Last recorded112,725 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,384 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

rear and centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater lens damaged slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r tyre feathering/ stepping of tread pattern inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering slightly inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,633 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater lens damaged slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r tyre feathering/ stepping of tread pattern inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,886 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,520 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,136 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,718 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 YMJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

WF12 YMJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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