2012 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · JS52 KJS
2012 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 125,257 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS52 KJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 125,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
JS52 KJS Mileage History
- 03/10/2023115,582 mi
- 30/09/2024120,231 mi+4,649 mi
- 30/09/2024120,231 mi
- 09/10/2025125,257 mi+5,026 mi
- 09/10/2025125,257 mi
Average of roughly 4,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS52 KJS 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 (JS52 KJS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (JS52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as JS52KJS.
BMW
218
OVERLANDER TRAILERS LTD
S/TRL
JAGUAR
E-PACE CHEQUERED FLAG D AWD A
VOLVO
XC60
MINI
COUNTRYMAN
CITROEN
DS3
TESLA
MODEL Y LONG RANGE AWD
SUZUKI
SPLASH
TOYOTA
YARIS EXCEL HEV CVT
VOLVO
XC40 R-DESIGN PRO B4 MHEV AUTO
VAUXHALL
MOKKA
VOLVO
XC40 + BLACK EDITION B3 MHEV A
VOLVO V50 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- 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.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.