2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · J123 AJC
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 107,222 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J123 AJC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 107,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J123 AJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (J123 AJC) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J123 AJC Mileage History
- 01/03/2023107,221 mi
- 02/03/2023107,222 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 354 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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