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WL61 GCV

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 GCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,330 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 66,658 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,338 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 59,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,146 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 37,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,577 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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WL61 GCV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL61 GCV, 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 WL61 GCV registered?

WL61 GCV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is WL61 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 GCV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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