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KP12 WFS

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,187 mi
Last recorded44,187 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 WFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 44,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 44,160 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

service due

Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 42,195 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,975 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 33,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer side walls perished and tread wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,362 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,818 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 23 May 2017 21,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracking / scuffed

Fail 23 May 2017 21,179 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator repeater lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracking / scuffed

Pass 26 May 2016 16,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,192 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KP12 WFS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP12 WFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP12 WFS registered?

KP12 WFS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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