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GK12 UTT

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 63,255 miles

all tyres slightly worn on edge

Fail 25 Nov 2023 63,131 miles

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

all tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,195 miles

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2022 57,189 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,699 miles

rear pads appear on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,729 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2018 30,020 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 23,065 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 23,065 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,151 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)

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 UTT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

GK12 UTT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GK12 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 UTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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