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AO10 DZU

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,196 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,334 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,977 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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AO10 DZU is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO10 DZU, 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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AO10 DZU is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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