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VK12 RLV

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 130,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 130,163 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray/covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,146 miles

front and rear discs corroded/worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RLV is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

VK12 RLV is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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