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AJ10 KVO

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,448 mi
Last recorded155,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 KVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 155,448 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Oct 2025 155,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,805 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 134,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,182 miles

Front vibration from engine area?

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover loose inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2019 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover loose inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,851 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,851 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside + outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside + outside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,682 miles

Offside rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 42,653 miles

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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AJ10 KVO is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AJ10 KVO, 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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AJ10 KVO is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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