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RK12 TXW

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 TXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,104 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 113,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 92,668 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 91,000 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 83,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,218 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2020 78,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2019 75,562 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 75,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 70,706 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,425 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 68,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted 1033 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 65,324 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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RK12 TXW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK12 TXW, 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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RK12 TXW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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