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WG61 SXY

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,062 mi
Last recorded147,062 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Radiator support bracket corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

front radiator support crossmember rusted away in places

Fail 21 Sep 2023 139,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

front radiator support crossmember rusted away in places

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,526 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 131,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,857 miles

Front Oil leak bad oil leak from the engine

Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Oil leak bad oil leak from the engine

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,336 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,887 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,815 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 53,815 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SXY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG61 SXY, 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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WG61 SXY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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