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SL12 ZKH

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken, headlamp unit filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 151,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken, headlamp unit filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 142,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 142,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 120,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 112,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In Tyre Tread & Slight Uneven Wear / Shape Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge , Slight Uneven Wear / Shape Inner Edge & Cracks In Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,483 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SL12 ZKH is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL12 ZKH, 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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SL12 ZKH is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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