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LO61 RKE

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,326 mi
Last recorded200,326 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 RKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 200,326 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 192,749 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 192,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 184,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 175,266 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 166,321 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 151,032 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of component

Pass 13 Jan 2018 133,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,514 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Full engine covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,102 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,437 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

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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LO61 RKE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO61 RKE, 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 LO61 RKE registered?

LO61 RKE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is LO61 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 RKE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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