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WV62 WHR

2012 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 WHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

some wear to front brake discs and pads

some wear to rear brake pads

Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some wear to front brake discs and pads

some wear to rear brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,483 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin/worm bald on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,483 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin/worm bald on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 82,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,631 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,087 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 43,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,062 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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WV62 WHR is a 2012 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV62 WHR, 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 WV62 WHR registered?

WV62 WHR is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 WHR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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