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WU62 WFL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 WFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,757 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 78,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Fail 10 May 2024 78,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 4 May 2023 75,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 9 May 2022 71,336 miles

Offside mirror head loose

outer sill panels covered

Fail 9 May 2022 71,336 miles

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

Offside mirror head loose

outer sill panels covered

Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill panels covered

Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill panels covered

Pass 5 May 2020 59,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 55,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 55,358 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 52,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,281 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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WU62 WFL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU62 WFL, 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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WU62 WFL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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