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VK12 LHE

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 LHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,118 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also general underside corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 127,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also fluctuating in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged due to under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 zr 17 xl budgets (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also general underside corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 119,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion inner surface. nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. 205 50 17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge and under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. 205 50 17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 113,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,208 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out on inner edge,advise renewing asap

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,086 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,086 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,174 miles

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

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

luggage in rear seats and thus seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,505 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,741 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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VK12 LHE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

VK12 LHE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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