2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LP61 FWU
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/02/2012. Recorded mileage 113,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,800 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
LP61 FWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 113,800 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
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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.
LP61 FWU Mileage History
- 16/05/202291,857 mi
- 16/05/202395,768 mi+3,911 mi
- 16/05/2024102,688 mi+6,920 mi
- 01/05/2025113,800 mi+11,112 mi
Average of roughly 7,414 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LP61 FWU 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 (LP61 FWU) between May 2022 and May 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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