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AF12 RKA

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,215 mi
Last recorded78,215 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 62,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,556 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,570 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,857 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on their inner edges and are void of tread, They will expose the cords of the tyre very soon

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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AF12 RKA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF12 RKA, 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 AF12 RKA registered?

AF12 RKA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AF12 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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