2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · JN54 ELS
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 145,468 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JN54 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 145,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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JN54 ELS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (JN54 ELS) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
JN54 ELS Mileage History
- 20/02/2023118,697 mi
- 19/02/2024129,481 mi+10,784 mi
- 19/02/2025136,975 mi+7,494 mi
- 19/02/2025136,975 mi
- 08/04/2026145,468 mi+8,493 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 5 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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