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WK12 XVX

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear backing plates deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2025 107,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,594 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (worn inner edges also) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake requires adjustment/repair - minimum requirements met

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald and ply/cord will soon be exposed. Replace Tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald and ply/cord will be soon exposed. Replace Tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,879 miles

Aux belt perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,942 miles

Nearside Rear flat spots to nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,057 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 31,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WK12 XVX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WK12 XVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK12 XVX?

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What year was WK12 XVX registered?

WK12 XVX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WK12 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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