2012 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · CX61 TWA
2012 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 74,666 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CX61 TWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 74,666 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.
CX61 TWA Mileage History
- 28/01/202268,453 mi
- 08/02/202370,213 mi+1,760 mi
- 08/02/202472,086 mi+1,873 mi
- 07/02/202573,515 mi+1,429 mi
- 15/12/202574,666 mi+1,151 mi
Average of roughly 1,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX61 TWA 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 (CX61 TWA) between January 2022 and December 2025.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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