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GK12 OPW

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,206 mi
Last recorded165,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2024 165,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,570 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,182 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 59,216 miles

Nearside rear inner brake pad damp-unable to see if calliper leaking without removing calliper.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on very inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,628 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 2 Mar 2015 22,120 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 OPW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK12 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

GK12 OPW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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