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WF62 GKY

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 GKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 160,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,296 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 155,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake calliper mounting outer spring clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs showing some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge of tread close to cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2022 142,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,305 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 121,305 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front axle (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 108,822 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,812 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole inner edge of tread cord can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,390 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,187 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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WF62 GKY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF62 GKY, 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 WF62 GKY registered?

WF62 GKY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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