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AO10 KWX

2010 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,176 mi
Last recorded220,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 220,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 220,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 216,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 216,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 210,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 210,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 202,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 187,517 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 187,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 172,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 155,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted and engine covers

Pass 22 May 2018 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 138,607 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge tread stepped

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,094 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge tread stepped

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,313 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 101,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 87,662 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2014 87,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear tyres have bad Hi-Low spotting on inner edge!

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edge outside of central three quarters of tyre

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 KWX 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 61.9%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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