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SK12 KTU

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 KTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,622 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,047 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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SK12 KTU is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK12 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK12 KTU registered?

SK12 KTU is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SK12 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 KTU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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