2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LO61 DHC
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/01/2012. Recorded mileage 144,404 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1600cc
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LO61 DHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 144,404 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: Good
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.
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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.
LO61 DHC Mileage History
- 14/01/2022116,791 mi
- 20/01/2023126,265 mi+9,474 mi
- 16/01/2024134,607 mi+8,342 mi
- 15/01/2025140,225 mi+5,618 mi
- 22/01/2026144,404 mi+4,179 mi
Average of roughly 6,867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO61 DHC 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 (LO61 DHC) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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