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GJ12 KKG

2012 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,058 mi
Last recorded127,058 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,589 miles

Front DRIVE SHAFT SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

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

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

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY NOISEY INTERNALLY

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,215 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,218 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,192 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake effort poor

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2018 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel offside rear

Fail 15 Dec 2018 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel offside rear

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,615 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,766 miles

Offside Front door check strap missing.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel req att soon

rear bumper damaged near side

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,086 miles

hand brake travel req att soon

rear bumper damaged near side

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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GJ12 KKG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ12 KKG, 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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GJ12 KKG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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