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SH10 VKW

2010 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 VKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 125,888 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,840 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,160 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,964 miles

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

both wiper little smeary.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlamp switch broken (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front, also edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper little smeary.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,282 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,715 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50//17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50//17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SH10 VKW is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH10 VKW, 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 SH10 VKW registered?

SH10 VKW is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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