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WM61 LFW

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,481 mi
Last recorded157,481 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM61 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 157,481 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 157,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 142,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has noise when rotated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (conversion kit needed? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working flashes on for a short time then goes out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wheel has noise when rotated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WM61 LFW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WM61 LFW, 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 WM61 LFW registered?

WM61 LFW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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