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KV12 FEM

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 42,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 33,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 33,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 25,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 18,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,677 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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KV12 FEM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KV12 FEM, 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

How do I check the history of KV12 FEM?

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What year was KV12 FEM registered?

KV12 FEM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is KV12 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 FEM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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