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GK62 OZW

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 OZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 113,245 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,472 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,987 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 83,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,230 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,417 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, middle of screen in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,599 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 25,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,332 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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GK62 OZW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK62 OZW, 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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GK62 OZW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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