2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · KN12 OGG
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2012. Recorded mileage 165,335 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,335 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
KN12 OGG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 165,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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: Poor
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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.
KN12 OGG Mileage History
- 29/04/2022153,021 mi
- 29/04/2022153,021 mi
- 10/05/2023165,325 mi+12,304 mi
- 18/05/2023165,335 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,712 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KN12 OGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (KN12 OGG) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level brake light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doe not release when under tension or no tension applied (7.1”.
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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