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CV12 ZSG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,360 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,338 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,620 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,173 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,184 miles

Rear tyres cracked inner edges

under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner edge

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,940 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine covers/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine covers/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,421 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

No Measurable level of smoke Emitted from vehicle exhaust

sill covers fitter

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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CV12 ZSG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV12 ZSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 ZSG registered?

CV12 ZSG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is CV12 ZSG safe to buy?

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