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WJ12 XTX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,955 mi
Last recorded149,955 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 149,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,429 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet weak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Washer jet leaking into engine bay

Pass 26 Aug 2022 139,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 134,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,517 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,562 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,490 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,726 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,297 miles

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 XTX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ12 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

WJ12 XTX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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