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VK12 XGG

2012 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,333 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 116,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,192 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked through the centre (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 64,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,894 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,452 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,272 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,199 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 XGG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGG, 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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VK12 XGG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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