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K13 BLX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,602 mi
Last recorded135,602 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 BLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 135,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,468 miles

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

undertray cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,125 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,115 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 27 Oct 2020 96,237 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,759 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 67,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,485 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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K13 BLX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K13 BLX, 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 K13 BLX registered?

K13 BLX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is K13 BLX safe to buy?

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