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VO12 KNM

2012 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,415 mi
Last recorded49,415 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 KNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 49,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,945 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,655 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 36,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,030 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,358 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,821 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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VO12 KNM is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 VO12 KNM, 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 VO12 KNM registered?

VO12 KNM is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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