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WJ62 RTZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 RTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 18,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 16,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 16,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,094 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre worn perished slightly and worn slightly more on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,396 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 14,396 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,621 miles

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,281 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,697 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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WJ62 RTZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 WJ62 RTZ, 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 WJ62 RTZ registered?

WJ62 RTZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is WJ62 RTZ safe to buy?

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