2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AY12 XSM
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 177,478 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,478 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 XSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 177,478 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: Excellent
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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 XSM Mileage History
- 09/03/2022139,999 mi
- 09/03/2023139,174 mi-825 mi
- 12/03/2024147,670 mi+8,496 mi
- 17/03/2025162,811 mi+15,141 mi
- 16/03/2026177,478 mi+14,667 mi
Average of roughly 9,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AY12 XSM 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 XSM) between March 2022 and March 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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