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WJ12 ZLO

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,714 mi
Last recorded184,714 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 184,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 184,714 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,298 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 164,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 131,694 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 131,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,675 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,932 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 86,931 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre punctured in edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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 ZLO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

WJ12 ZLO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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