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WJ12 XXA

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 XXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 131,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 115,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,882 miles

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

low emissions diesel no printout for emissions

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,315 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,314 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,406 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 XXA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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