2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · V7 LJD
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/07/2012. Recorded mileage 167,800 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,800 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
V7 LJD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 167,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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.
V7 LJD Mileage History
- 26/06/201558,313 mi
- 26/06/201558,313 mi
- 29/01/201667,313 mi+9,000 mi
- 01/02/201667,313 mi
- 28/01/201785,280 mi+17,967 mi
- 14/04/201787,587 mi+2,307 mi
- 21/04/201894,971 mi+7,384 mi
- 14/11/201897,873 mi+2,902 mi
- 27/08/2020128,090 mi+30,217 mi
- 19/08/2021137,889 mi+9,799 mi
- 23/08/2022145,196 mi+7,307 mi
- 05/09/2023152,816 mi+7,620 mi
- 07/09/2023152,816 mi
- 21/08/2024159,951 mi+7,135 mi
- 22/08/2024159,952 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025166,708 mi+6,756 mi
- 25/08/2026167,800 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 9,806 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
V7 LJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (V7 LJD) between June 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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