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KU12 VKJ

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DIM (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,891 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 80,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2022 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel catching inner arch on ful l lock

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,791 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 48,791 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,385 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 VKJ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VKJ, 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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What year was KU12 VKJ registered?

KU12 VKJ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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