VOLVO V502012 · 1.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2012 VOLVO V50? It's a Diesel with a 1560cc engine showing 58,518 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volvo V50 (LEG 421) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2021 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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