2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · VN12 FJD
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2012. Recorded mileage 158,192 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,192 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
VN12 FJD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 158,192 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: 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.
VN12 FJD Mileage History
- 08/08/2022136,719 mi
- 25/07/2023144,116 mi+7,397 mi
- 22/07/2024152,136 mi+8,020 mi
- 17/07/2025158,192 mi+6,056 mi
Average of roughly 7,302 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VN12 FJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V50 (VN12 FJD) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 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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