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GK12 URN

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 URN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 121,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,264 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,524 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 71,524 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,904 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 URN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URN, 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 URN registered?

GK12 URN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 URN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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