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WR12 SHX

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 SHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,538 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished, Nearside tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 67,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,707 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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WR12 SHX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WR12 SHX, 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 WR12 SHX registered?

WR12 SHX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is WR12 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 SHX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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