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RK12 ZJZ

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 54,872 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2022 54,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to nearside front

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

damage to nearside front

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,238 miles

Front bumper damaged.

N/s/r reflector damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,913 miles

Front bumper damaged.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Rear tyres perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,913 miles

Front bumper damaged.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Rear tyres perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,690 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)

damage to front bumper

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,111 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 ZJZ is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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