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WR12 VVX

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 44,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,854 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 38,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE VALUE 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 31,070 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 31,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,495 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 VVX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVX, 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

How do I check the history of WR12 VVX?

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What year was WR12 VVX registered?

WR12 VVX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is WR12 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 VVX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR12 VVX have outstanding finance?

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