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BF10 PVW

2010 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 163,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 162,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 161,412 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 161,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 161,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 160,632 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive has had fuel leak [now fixed] residue still under car ok at test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 160,629 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive has had fuel leak [now fixed] residue still under car ok at test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,857 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear side light not working

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside head light dim

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 145,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and taped up (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% taped over (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,560 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,560 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF10 PVW is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF10 PVW, 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 BF10 PVW registered?

BF10 PVW is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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