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DN12 UKL

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,746 mi
Last recorded65,746 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,485 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,767 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,821 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,518 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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DN12 UKL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 DN12 UKL, 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 DN12 UKL registered?

DN12 UKL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DN12 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 UKL 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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