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WL12 AVZ

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,425 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,914 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 91,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL12 AVZ 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 78.6%.

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 WL12 AVZ, 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 WL12 AVZ registered?

WL12 AVZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is WL12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 AVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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