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KM61 UOD

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,531 mi
Last recorded175,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 UOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 175,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Fail 19 Jan 2026 175,531 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 14 Jan 2025 168,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 161,195 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Tow bar electrical socket inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,018 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar socket inop

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall and tread wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

trailer socket inop 7 pin

Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chord showing and bulge to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall and tread wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

trailer socket inop 7 pin

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

signs of corrosion on brakes

signs of corrosion on exhaust

suspect bearing or road noise

suspect oil leaks

vibration when driving

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,029 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 Jan 2019 112,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,678 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf driveshaft inner gaiter is not completely secure.but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low at inner edges.

front wipers slighty smeary

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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KM61 UOD 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 KM61 UOD, 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 KM61 UOD registered?

KM61 UOD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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