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A9 MHM

2010 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,076 mi
Last recorded152,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 133,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 133,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,916 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 121,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,544 miles

Emissions 0.02

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,544 miles

Emissions 0.02

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,902 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 81,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge (replace soon)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde (replace soon)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

emissions too clean to register

Fail 30 Mar 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge (replace soon)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde (replace soon)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Mar 2015 534,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 34,638 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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A9 MHM is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 MHM, 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.

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A9 MHM is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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