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GK12 UPT

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 143,119 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 May 2025 143,079 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2024 138,477 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox driveshalf seals

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 121,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 120,600 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 120,600 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,449 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 UPT 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 84.6%.

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

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