2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LR12 KTA
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2012. Recorded mileage 148,618 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,618 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
LR12 KTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2025
- 148,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
LR12 KTA Mileage History
- 27/09/2021111,974 mi
- 14/09/2022121,592 mi+9,618 mi
- 09/09/2023132,096 mi+10,504 mi
- 30/09/2024142,710 mi+10,614 mi
- 29/09/2025148,618 mi+5,908 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR12 KTA 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 (LR12 KTA) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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