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AJ10 PLX

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,622 mi
Last recorded166,622 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 166,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 166,622 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner 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 2 May 2023 153,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 153,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 144,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 14 Jul 2021 141,691 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,486 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 100,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,764 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 70,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 57,023 miles

o/s/r tyre worn bauld inside edge

Pass 24 May 2013 39,980 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 PLX is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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