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RK12 ZHF

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,033 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 124,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,712 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle inner band

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,572 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working properly horn stops working on occasion..os working ok (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 95,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 85,714 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured hint of white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured hint of white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,185 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 ZHF is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

RK12 ZHF is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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