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WN12 KKC

2012 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,363 mi
Last recorded144,363 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 144,363 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 144,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 133,864 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2024 125,036 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2024 125,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,416 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres perished / cracked in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 107,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are wearing on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,214 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper shows signs of leak but not leaking at time of test

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,080 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,960 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 24,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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WN12 KKC is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN12 KKC, 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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WN12 KKC is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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