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RK12 ZHM

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 91,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,068 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 67,982 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,648 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,049 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZHM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

RK12 ZHM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 ZHM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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