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WG12 DXR

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 DXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 143,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 143,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,589 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,482 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2018 64,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 64,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,070 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,960 miles

Offside Front 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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WG12 DXR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG12 DXR, 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 WG12 DXR registered?

WG12 DXR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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