2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LM61 GWD
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/01/2012. Recorded mileage 215,129 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,129 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
LM61 GWD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 215,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
LM61 GWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (LM61 GWD) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LM61 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LM61GWD.
DACIA
DUSTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
ML
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
VIANO
MERCEDES-BENZ
S-Class
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
E