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WX61 PSU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 PSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 57,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 47,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 33,115 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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WX61 PSU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WX61 PSU, 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 WX61 PSU registered?

WX61 PSU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is WX61 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX61 PSU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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