2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OY12 GDO
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 167,428 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,428 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OY12 GDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 167,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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OY12 GDO Mileage History
- 08/08/2023141,716 mi
- 09/08/2023141,723 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2024151,563 mi+9,840 mi
- 30/07/2024151,567 mi+4 mi
- 04/08/2025167,428 mi+15,861 mi
Average of roughly 12,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY12 GDO 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 (OY12 GDO) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
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