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WG61 OZR

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 OZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 143,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 134,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock has play in stanchion

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Fail 14 May 2025 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from washer jet under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-50-17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock has play in stanchion

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 7 May 2024 122,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 103,767 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,935 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 94,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly worn and undercut on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush badly worn........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush badly worn.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs worn and lipped /undercut on inner faces........ (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator lamps showing clear not amber....... (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres badly splitting /cracking /perished in treads........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,282 miles

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

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

NSR tyre slightly distorted

OSF driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly 205/50/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,172 miles

engine cover fitted

front & rear brake pads getting down

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,776 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,020 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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WG61 OZR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WG61 OZR, 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 WG61 OZR registered?

WG61 OZR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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