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KR12 EBK

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,008 mi
Last recorded168,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 162,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush badly worn and play,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs light on and off during test, should investigate .

Fail 28 May 2021 162,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield loose.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 153,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,286 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 146,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,141 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder edge badly worn ,and cracking, should replace.

Rear heat shield partialy insecure. should secure.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn deep ,and poor condition should replace.

Pass 25 May 2017 127,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 104,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 78,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EBK is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR12 EBK, 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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KR12 EBK is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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