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WX12 ZKB

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,488 mi
Last recorded50,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,488 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,286 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 36,513 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,793 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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WX12 ZKB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WX12 ZKB, 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 WX12 ZKB registered?

WX12 ZKB is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is WX12 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX12 ZKB shows 6 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.

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