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LR12 KTA

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 148,618 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 142,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 132,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,816 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,009 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,719 miles

Both registration plates dirty

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front wiper washer nozzle partially blocked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when raised (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when raised (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Both registration plates dirty

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front wiper washer nozzle partially blocked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when raised (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when raised (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres inner edges low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,080 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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LR12 KTA is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR12 KTA, 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 LR12 KTA registered?

LR12 KTA is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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