2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · YR12 YUB
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/04/2012. Recorded mileage 143,925 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,925 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
YR12 YUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 143,925 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
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.
YR12 YUB Mileage History
- 04/11/2022117,847 mi
- 05/11/2022117,847 mi
- 03/11/2023126,621 mi+8,774 mi
- 24/10/2024133,598 mi+6,977 mi
- 22/10/2025143,925 mi+10,327 mi
Average of roughly 8,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR12 YUB 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 (YR12 YUB) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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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