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VN12 EKW

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,541 mi
Last recorded69,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,020 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing inner tyre structure

Fail 8 Apr 2015 10,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing inner tyre structure

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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VN12 EKW is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN12 EKW, 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 VN12 EKW registered?

VN12 EKW is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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