2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LC12 PPU
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2012. Recorded mileage 133,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,884 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
LC12 PPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 133,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
LC12 PPU Mileage History
- 24/08/2022105,802 mi
- 09/08/2023111,758 mi+5,956 mi
- 15/08/2023111,875 mi+117 mi
- 28/08/2024123,219 mi+11,344 mi
- 22/08/2025133,884 mi+10,665 mi
Average of roughly 9,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC12 PPU 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 (LC12 PPU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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