VOLVO V502012 · 1.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 VOLVO V50 — Diesel, 1560cc. This vehicle has 112,065 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Public record health check: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Volvo V50 (DM62 DRM), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to July 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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