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AD59 BAU

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,669 mi
Last recorded111,669 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,669 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 75,854 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 62,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,042 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 56,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 48,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 34,013 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
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AD59 BAU is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD59 BAU, 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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What year was AD59 BAU registered?

AD59 BAU is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is AD59 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 BAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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