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WL12 FXX

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,301 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,739 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2025 116,739 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,200 miles

Front brake pads getting thin but still servicable

Rear brake pads getting thin but still servicable

some sill + underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 21 Feb 2022 75,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting thin but still servicable

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

Rear brake pads getting thin but still servicable

some sill + underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,081 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,409 miles

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

Offside Front 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 FXX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 WL12 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

WL12 FXX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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