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WL12 FXU

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,072 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 105,064 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 97,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,019 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 11 Sep 2020 70,533 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,092 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WL12 FXU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 FXU, 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

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What year was WL12 FXU registered?

WL12 FXU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is WL12 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FXU 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.

Does WL12 FXU have outstanding finance?

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