2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · FLF 135
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2012. Recorded mileage 104,231 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,231 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
FLF 135 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 104,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
FLF 135 Mileage History
- 19/03/202482,294 mi
- 21/03/202594,882 mi+12,588 mi
- 21/03/202594,882 mi
- 27/03/2026104,231 mi+9,349 mi
- 31/03/2026104,231 mi
Average of roughly 10,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FLF 135 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 (FLF 135) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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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