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KU12 VKT

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,184 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 50,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner treads

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,161 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,030 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,179 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 VKT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

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

Is KU12 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 VKT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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