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WG12 YZJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 61,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,989 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,753 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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WG12 YZJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WG12 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

WG12 YZJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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