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VK12 XOE

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,858 mi
Last recorded270,858 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 270,858 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 269,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 269,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 261,248 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

slight chip on front windscreen zone b

Pass 5 Feb 2022 243,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 243,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 226,451 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 226,451 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 194,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 194,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 168,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 142,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 118,498 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 9 May 2016 118,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,506 miles

Nearside 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 XOE is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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