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KU12 ULO

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ULO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,001 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 74,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 584,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,897 miles

advise wheel alignment is checked due to wear on both front tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,749 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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KU12 ULO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

KU12 ULO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KU12 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 ULO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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