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WU12 XSD

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,449 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 102,449 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 93,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,052 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 85,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre low, worn uneven inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,078 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Mar 2021 82,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to get low.

Small chip in windscreen in drivers view.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU12 XSD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 XSD, 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 WU12 XSD registered?

WU12 XSD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WU12 XSD safe to buy?

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