2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · B3 JOA
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/03/2012. Recorded mileage 199,160 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
B3 JOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 199,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
B3 JOA Mileage History
- 10/11/2021165,692 mi
- 05/11/2022168,360 mi+2,668 mi
- 23/10/2023172,324 mi+3,964 mi
- 21/10/2024181,562 mi+9,238 mi
- 23/10/2025199,160 mi+17,598 mi
Average of roughly 8,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B3 JOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (B3 JOA) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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