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2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,822 mi
Last recorded146,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 146,822 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 146,822 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 138,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate bulb inoperative

Rear bumper has tape covering damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 138,028 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50/17 Fitted. Should be 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate bulb inoperative

Rear bumper has tape covering damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 132,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper covered in tape( over damage )

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip wearing through boot and grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up and down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 132,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked from bottom to 3/4 from top (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both links snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper covered in tape( over damage )

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip wearing through boot and grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up and down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,394 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged backing missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 124,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged backing missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 98,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,813 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 USB is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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