2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · YP61 THG
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/01/2012. Recorded mileage 244,844 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,844 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
YP61 THG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 244,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
YP61 THG Mileage History
- 07/11/2022219,052 mi
- 08/11/2022219,052 mi
- 30/11/2023231,010 mi+11,958 mi
- 11/11/2024238,089 mi+7,079 mi
- 12/11/2025244,844 mi+6,755 mi
Average of roughly 8,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP61 THG 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 (YP61 THG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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