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AK10 XVS

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,389 mi
Last recorded145,389 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 145,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp beam image quite poor ( dull )

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 145,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp beam image quite poor ( dull )

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin significantly thinner than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 138,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level extremely low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin significantly thinner than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) severe play in both joints ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also tyre uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ( Offside slightly worst of two ) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 132,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also tyre uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ( Offside slightly worst of two ) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,496 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,496 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced Bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,138 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,054 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

exhaust DPF pressure pipes broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,053 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

exhaust DPF pressure pipes broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,325 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system particulate filter pressure sensor pipe perished and leaking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,314 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system particulate filter pressure sensor pipe perished and leaking

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emissions to clean to register

front inner pads wearing

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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AK10 XVS is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK10 XVS, 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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AK10 XVS is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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