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WL12 FXV

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 54,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,147 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,046 miles

slight kerb damage to offside rear tyre wall

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 FXV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black 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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

WL12 FXV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is WL12 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FXV 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 FXV have outstanding finance?

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