2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CV12 ETL
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 99,792 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
CV12 ETL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 99,792 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: 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.
CV12 ETL Mileage History
- 02/03/202285,726 mi
- 24/02/202388,379 mi+2,653 mi
- 27/02/202492,262 mi+3,883 mi
- 10/02/202595,554 mi+3,292 mi
- 06/02/202699,792 mi+4,238 mi
Average of roughly 3,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV12 ETL 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 (CV12 ETL) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 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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