2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AV12 EUW
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 86,313 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,313 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
AV12 EUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 86,313 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.
AV12 EUW Mileage History
- 22/11/202164,913 mi
- 18/11/202269,800 mi+4,887 mi
- 21/11/202375,066 mi+5,266 mi
- 03/12/202479,863 mi+4,797 mi
- 27/11/202586,313 mi+6,450 mi
Average of roughly 5,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 EUW 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 (AV12 EUW) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 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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