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KS12 MTE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 MTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 133,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 133,322 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,598 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight Fuel Leak From Rear Of Engine Also With Odor

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 106,667 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (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))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,204 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 91,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,407 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 84,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 64,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 64,611 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower suspension arm bushes weak

nearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,149 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Badly worn inner edge + cuts in tread 205/50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Badly worn inner edge + cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre valve split

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,382 miles

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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KS12 MTE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS12 MTE, 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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KS12 MTE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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