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RK12 TXN

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 TXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front near and offside tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2025 148,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (TRACK ROD) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front near and offside tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2024 138,507 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 92,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,728 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,629 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,628 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,145 miles

Nearside wiper arm loose

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,610 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,111 miles

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

Offside front inner cv boot leaking greese slightly, but preventing ingress of dirt. Requires clip to be tightened.

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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RK12 TXN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK12 TXN, 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 RK12 TXN registered?

RK12 TXN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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