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GK12 OPA

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,991 mi
Last recorded148,991 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 OPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,991 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 148,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions on wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre inner wall damaged

rear brake discs delaminating

Pass 16 May 2024 147,077 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support brkt corroded

Fail 16 May 2024 147,077 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support brkt corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,836 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush deteriated and detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s leaking out of base of jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner shoulder cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge , scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,306 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 137,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,196 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,196 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,028 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 105,028 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inside edge

full undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,116 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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GK12 OPA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK12 OPA, 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 GK12 OPA registered?

GK12 OPA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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