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WL12 FYD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 145,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 138,484 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 131,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,744 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 117,744 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,792 miles

Front slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,903 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 86,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,034 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,353 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 FYD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

WL12 FYD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is WL12 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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