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AO10 OSU

2010 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,653 mi
Last recorded111,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 111,653 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 106,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,409 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 102,409 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 96,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,478 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,478 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,243 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Pass 1 May 2015 47,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OSU is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSU, 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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What year was AO10 OSU registered?

AO10 OSU is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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