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KP62 TZX

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 TZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 104,666 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,118 miles

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

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 Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge. 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge. 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge. 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light unit broken. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge. 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,123 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

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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KP62 TZX is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 KP62 TZX, 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 KP62 TZX registered?

KP62 TZX is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is KP62 TZX safe to buy?

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