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AK12 BZU

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,573 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 108,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,597 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,973 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inside edges. 205 50 17

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,127 miles

205 50 17

Both front tyres worn very low on inside edges,almost to cords

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

Offside Rear 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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AK12 BZU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 BZU, 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 AK12 BZU registered?

AK12 BZU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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