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WJ12 UHR

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,748 mi
Last recorded205,748 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 205,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 197,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 197,959 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 192,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 186,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 186,952 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2021 178,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 171,982 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 161,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 151,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,582 miles

both rear shocks upper slight misting oil

Fail 5 Jan 2017 132,582 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear top of shocks (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,076 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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WJ12 UHR 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 WJ12 UHR, 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 WJ12 UHR registered?

WJ12 UHR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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