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RK12 ZGZ

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,080 mi
Last recorded159,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 146,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 133,895 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,973 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o.s.f and n.s.f cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,096 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,094 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,350 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,826 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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RK12 ZGZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 RK12 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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