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288 EJB

2010 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,491 mi
Last recorded155,491 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 EJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,392 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,020 miles

No emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,046 miles

No emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

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
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288 EJB is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 91,681 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 288 EJB, 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 16 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 288 EJB registered?

288 EJB is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 August 2010.

Is 288 EJB safe to buy?

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