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KR12 EAO

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,144 mi
Last recorded143,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 EAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 143,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 128,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 120,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 112,776 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2023 112,776 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2022 101,443 miles

All wheels corroded and brake fluid on offside rear inner rim

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Large child seats fitted in the nearside and offside rear

Clutch smell under bonnet

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (205/50/17-93W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2022 101,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All wheels corroded and brake fluid on offside rear inner rim

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Large child seats fitted in the nearside and offside rear

Clutch smell under bonnet

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (205/50/17-93W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 93,337 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 84,872 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2019 76,739 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn un-even

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge tyre un-even wear 205/50/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 76,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn un-even

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge tyre un-even wear 205/50/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 64,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 53,211 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL....

O/S FRONT TYRE HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE...

Pass 19 May 2016 41,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 32,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KR12 EAO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 KR12 EAO, 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 KR12 EAO registered?

KR12 EAO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is KR12 EAO safe to buy?

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