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WG12 YOK

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,518 mi
Last recorded214,518 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 214,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has 2 small chip stones less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 also Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 214,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached already detached from lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has 2 small chip stones less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 also Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 204,571 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2020 200,031 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge balding and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 200,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge balding and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake limit only just met

Pass 4 Jul 2019 194,997 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Small Cracks On Windscreen

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Rubber Worn

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot Rubber Worn Slightly

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 190,110 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 190,097 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 176,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 176,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 159,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,127 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YOK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG12 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

WG12 YOK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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