2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · DP 6161
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2012. Recorded mileage 81,675 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1997cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DP 6161 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 81,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DP 6161 Mileage History
- 07/02/202267,602 mi
- 10/02/202371,605 mi+4,003 mi
- 11/04/202477,062 mi+5,457 mi
- 07/07/202581,672 mi+4,610 mi
- 10/07/202581,675 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP 6161 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 (DP 6161) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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