2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Petrol · OU61 HBX
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2012. Recorded mileage 117,816 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1990cc
OU61 HBX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 117,816 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
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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.
OU61 HBX Mileage History
- 03/10/2024105,981 mi
- 04/10/2025117,816 mi+11,835 mi
Average of roughly 11,808 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
OU61 HBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (OU61 HBX) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 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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