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WL12 CZF

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 CZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,646 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance when run together (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,433 miles

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

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

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,825 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 87,661 miles

Emissions not tested engine performance restriction engine management fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner wall recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,336 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,073 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,313 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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WL12 CZF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 WL12 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

WL12 CZF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is WL12 CZF safe to buy?

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