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WJ62 STZ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 STZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 96,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,321 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 94,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit READING OF 0.66 TAKEN [PLATE READS 0.43] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,251 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit READING OF 1.26 TAKEN /PLATE READS 0.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,422 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 76,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE READS 0.43 / AVERAGE READING OF 3.35 TAKEN (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,950 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front driving lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,055 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 STZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ62 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

WJ62 STZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 STZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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