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KU12 ULP

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,054 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 2 Dec 2024 63,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 45,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,207 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 ULP is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

KU12 ULP is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KU12 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 ULP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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