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AK61 ZCT

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,008 mi
Last recorded134,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 134,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 127,742 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted quarter panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,982 miles

Offside steering rack end slight play

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2022 113,982 miles

Offside steering rack end slight play

both rear tyres getting close to limit

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,865 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,359 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,609 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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AK61 ZCT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK61 ZCT, 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 AK61 ZCT registered?

AK61 ZCT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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