2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AV12 FXJ
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 156,539 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,539 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 FXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 156,539 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.
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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 FXJ Mileage History
- 04/02/2023154,224 mi
- 09/02/2023154,241 mi+17 mi
- 12/02/2024155,066 mi+825 mi
- 11/02/2025155,411 mi+345 mi
- 13/02/2026156,539 mi+1,128 mi
Average of roughly 765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 FXJ 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 FXJ) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 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.
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