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KV12 FDL

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,721 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN INNER SIDE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F O/S/F INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE ,ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ,SUBFRAME,ARMS,LEGS SHOCKS,HUBS,ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED SUBFRAME ,ARMS,HUBS,

Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underguards fitted to front and rear of car

Fail 13 Feb 2024 56,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underguards fitted to front and rear of car

Pass 11 Feb 2023 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underguards fitted to the front, centre and rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing damaged and cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake backplates holed and corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing damaged and cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake backplates holed and corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,853 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres tread distorting inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,812 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KV12 FDL is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KV12 FDL, 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 KV12 FDL registered?

KV12 FDL is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is KV12 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 FDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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