2012 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for S17 ECT: 2012 VOLVO V50 (White, Diesel). Mileage: 163,675. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo V50 (S17 ECT) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2022 and March 2025.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. 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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