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NA12 VKD

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 VKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 141,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 135,792 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 135,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres stepped, inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 106,455 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 96,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 85,725 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 25 May 2017 78,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NA12 VKD 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 80%.

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 NA12 VKD, 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 NA12 VKD registered?

NA12 VKD is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is NA12 VKD safe to buy?

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