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YR12 WKF

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 105,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,532 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,451 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 69,624 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 66,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,035 miles

Offside Rear tyre under inflated and nail in tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated and nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,488 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 WKF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR12 WKF, 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 YR12 WKF registered?

YR12 WKF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YR12 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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