2010 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · CY60 AAJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 September 2025 at 148,966 miles. The maintenance trend indicates a stable but reactive pattern where the car consistently passes only after an initial failure during the testing month. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the test just eight days before a successful pass, suggesting that the previous owner is proactive about rectifying defects once they are officially flagged by the tester rather than allowing faults to persist over multiple testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,310 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 121,713 miles and September 2024 at 137,878 miles, the car covered 16,165 miles, showing higher higher usage compared to the 11,088 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage rate reduces the risk of issues associated with long periods of standing, though it places standard wear on rubber components such as suspension bushes and brake line hardware. Because the provided record shows no specific mechanical defects listed for the failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on common failure points for the Volvo V50 of this era. A technician should specifically examine the structural rear subframe for corrosion and check the integrity of the front wish arms and ball joints. Given the age and mileage, checking for signs of binding brake calipers and the condition of the exhaust system is essential to ensure the recent failures were not related to recurring consumable items that will require immediate attention.