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KU12 ULG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,877 mi
Last recorded148,877 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ULG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 148,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,984 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KU12 ULG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KU12 ULG, 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 KU12 ULG registered?

KU12 ULG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is KU12 ULG safe to buy?

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