2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · FG12 TNJ
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/04/2012. Recorded mileage 174,374 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
FG12 TNJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 174,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
FG12 TNJ Mileage History
- 09/04/201566,114 mi
- 07/04/201688,729 mi+22,615 mi
- 08/04/201688,729 mi
- 05/04/201793,567 mi+4,838 mi
- 05/04/201897,307 mi+3,740 mi
- 09/04/201897,317 mi+10 mi
- 18/02/201999,051 mi+1,734 mi
- 03/02/2020113,948 mi+14,897 mi
- 10/02/2021132,445 mi+18,497 mi
- 10/02/2021132,445 mi
- 17/02/2022152,501 mi+20,056 mi
- 17/02/2022152,501 mi
- 19/01/2023170,014 mi+17,513 mi
- 15/02/2024174,145 mi+4,131 mi
- 23/09/2025174,374 mi+229 mi
Average of roughly 10,351 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 TNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (FG12 TNJ) between April 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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