2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AJ12 KNB

The 2012 Volvo V50 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 88,199 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The lone failure on 14 June 2023 at 75,538 miles was logged with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a pass on the same date and mileage. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,300 miles against the car's 14-year life, a typical use profile for this age of vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 68,545 miles at the 28 June 2022 test, 75,538 miles by June 2023, 83,251 miles by June 2024, and 88,199 miles by June 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean advisory-free history across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and Volvo's known susceptibility to rear axle rust in this era. The absence of advisories across five tests implies no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or exhaust emission breaches were flagged, yet MOT cleanliness does not confirm component remaining life. Given the clean DVSA trail and low annual use, the V50 reads as a low-risk used purchase from a documentation standpoint. Prior to completion, verify underside structural integrity and tyre sidewall condition in person, as these items fall outside a pass-only record's disclosed detail.