2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · RO12 YLF
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11/04/2012. Recorded mileage 136,001 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,001 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RO12 YLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 136,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
RO12 YLF Mileage History
- 16/10/2023111,974 mi
- 22/10/2024122,818 mi+10,844 mi
- 24/10/2024122,820 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/2025135,824 mi+13,004 mi
- 13/11/2025136,001 mi+177 mi
Average of roughly 11,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO12 YLF 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 (RO12 YLF) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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