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VK12 FLE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,882 miles

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount split and producing grease, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,243 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,407 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,110 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,699 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,667 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,077 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,059 miles

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

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

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

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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VK12 FLE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK12 FLE, 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 VK12 FLE registered?

VK12 FLE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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