2010 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
VOLVO V50 (2010, Diesel, 1560cc) — mileage recorded at 176,177. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1560cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2010 Volvo V50 (P13 AAG) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2023 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution or avoid due to very high mileage and recurring mechanical neglect. While the V50 is a robust platform, the frequent suspension failures and emission issues on this specific example suggest significant investment.
The primary focus for a buyer should be verifying the service history. At 176,000 miles, you need to know if the timing belt and water pump have been replaced recently. Look for signs of the injector seal issues, as a major seal leak was recorded in 2020; these can lead to carbon buildup and expensive engine damage if not properly addressed.
Inspect the suspension thoroughly. This car has a history of fractured coil springs, anti-roll bar failures, and worn ball joints. The repeated advisories for 'inner edge wear' on tyres suggest a persistent alignment issue or worn bushings that need professional attention. Negotiate aggressively based on the immediate need for four new tyres and potential suspension overhaul.
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Data Sources
DVSA
Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
DVLA
Tax, registration & powertrain specs
Experian
Finance, stolen markers & total loss
AI Analysis
Historical fault & advisory patterns
Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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