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BK12 VHV

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,779 mi
Last recorded122,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 122,779 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 122,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 118,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,253 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 113,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and body covers fitted

flex in wishbone rubbers

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,430 miles

engine covers fitted

rear suspension rubbers deteriorating

rear tyres inner edges wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,265 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2020 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,457 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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BK12 VHV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 VHV, 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 BK12 VHV registered?

BK12 VHV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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