2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GF12 FBY
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 90,119 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,119 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
GF12 FBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 90,119 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.
GF12 FBY Mileage History
- 31/01/202253,915 mi
- 26/01/202357,404 mi+3,489 mi
- 14/02/202458,880 mi+1,476 mi
- 10/02/202575,474 mi+16,594 mi
- 12/02/202690,119 mi+14,645 mi
Average of roughly 8,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF12 FBY 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 (GF12 FBY) between January 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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