2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · LP12 FWA
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2012. Recorded mileage 81,741 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1997cc
LP12 FWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 81,741 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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LP12 FWA Mileage History
- 09/08/202274,735 mi
- 21/08/202377,268 mi+2,533 mi
- 20/08/202479,022 mi+1,754 mi
- 10/09/202581,741 mi+2,719 mi
Average of roughly 2,268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LP12 FWA 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 (LP12 FWA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 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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