2012 Volvo V50 1.6 D DRIVe SE Lux (WF12 FVY) for sale in Warrington

2012 Volvo V50 1.6 D DRIVe SE Lux

156,000 miles Manual Diesel 6 owners Warrington

Vehicle details

Year 2012

Registration WF12 FVY

Fuel economy 74.3 mpg

Power 113 bhp

Engine Drive

Body type Estate

Transmission Manual

Fuel Diesel

Doors 5

Seats 5

Description

The 2012 Volvo V50 DRIVe in SE Lux trim blends refined ride comfort with sure-footed handling. Its turbocharged 1.6 diesel and six-speed gearbox deliver relaxed cruising and surprisingly brisk responses for daily driving, while the firm suspension and well-weighted steering make it confidence-inspiring on longer journeys.

Practicality is a strong suit: a generous boot, versatile 60/40 split rear seats and thoughtful cabin storage make it easy to live with. With a crisp interior, supportive seats and efficient fuel economy, this V50 suits commuters and small families looking for an economical yet comfortable estate car.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for WF12 FVY

Average MOT condition

Mixed maintenance history

Noticeable wear signals or past MOT issues found.

Last result: Passed Expires: 21 Jan 2027 Tests: 15

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across tyre wear, brake wear

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

MOT pass consistency is lower than ideal

22 Jan 2026

Mileage 151,521 miles

Passed

22 Jan 2026

Mileage 151,521 miles

Failed

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

27 Feb 2025

Mileage 140,047 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

26 Feb 2025

Mileage 140,046 miles

Failed

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

22 Feb 2024

Mileage 128,215 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

14 Feb 2023

Mileage 116,309 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

14 Feb 2022

Mileage 105,379 miles

Passed

12 Feb 2021

Mileage 95,062 miles

Passed

29 Jan 2020

Mileage 88,159 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

21 Feb 2019

Mileage 79,689 miles

Passed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Best points and things to consider

Quick summary

Best points

Strengths

Efficient on fuel for regular driving.
Practical five-door layout.
Suitable for family or daily use.

Things to consider

Before travelling

MOT history suggests extra checks are sensible.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.
Ownership history is higher than ideal.

2012 Volvo V50 1.6 D DRIVe SE Lux

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