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KU12 VKD

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,841 mi
Last recorded137,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,841 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 134,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 129,458 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot splitting loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 125,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,929 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 120,929 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 120,913 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,951 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VKD is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU12 VKD, 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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KU12 VKD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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