2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AY12 WFV
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 111,796 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,796 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
AY12 WFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 111,796 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.
AY12 WFV Mileage History
- 17/02/202275,835 mi
- 15/02/202386,504 mi+10,669 mi
- 08/02/202497,295 mi+10,791 mi
- 07/02/2025105,940 mi+8,645 mi
- 13/02/2026111,796 mi+5,856 mi
Average of roughly 9,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY12 WFV 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 (AY12 WFV) between February 2022 and February 2026.
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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