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WL61 GCU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,012 mi
Last recorded185,012 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 GCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 185,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 185,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 170,023 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 143,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 15 Feb 2019 126,797 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 126,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,044 miles

Front front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

gear box oil leak from drive shaft seal

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,043 miles

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

Front front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

gear box oil leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,082 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,433 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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WL61 GCU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL61 GCU, 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 WL61 GCU registered?

WL61 GCU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is WL61 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 GCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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