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WJ12 PNN

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 PNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,691 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 110,691 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost On Fail Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 87,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost On Fail Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,728 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Inner Edge Showing Ply (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Going To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,905 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rearward Bushes Wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edges & Stepping Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,849 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 43,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,269 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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WJ12 PNN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJ12 PNN, 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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WJ12 PNN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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