2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OU62 WBW
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/09/2012. Recorded mileage 33,298 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
OU62 WBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 33,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
OU62 WBW Mileage History
- 27/09/202232,242 mi
- 14/09/202332,697 mi+455 mi
- 14/09/202332,697 mi
- 17/09/202433,000 mi+303 mi
- 09/09/202533,298 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU62 WBW 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 (OU62 WBW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (OU62 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as OU62WBW.
FORD
GALAXY
VAUXHALL
INSIGNIA
JAGUAR
EAGLE
FORD
MONDEO
JAGUAR
EAGLE
JAGUAR
EAGLE
JAGUAR
EAGLE
JAGUAR
EAGLE
VAUXHALL
INSIGNIA
JAGUAR
EAGLE
FORD
MONDEO
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER