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AF12 RKZ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,094 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,252 miles

Front both front wishbone bushs deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2019 40,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,866 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,344 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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AF12 RKZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 RKZ, 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 AF12 RKZ registered?

AF12 RKZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AF12 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RKZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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