2010 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AF60 XLE

The 2010 Volvo V50 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 March 2026 at 134,803 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a sixteen-year-old estate, averaging roughly 8,425 miles per year. The records show steady accumulation: 119,832 miles at the July 2022 test, rising through 122,563 in March 2023, 125,496 in March 2024, 130,028 in March 2025, and 134,803 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear, and the DVSA data carries no advisories or failures at any point. Given the absence of flagged faults, the MOT record implies consistent basic upkeep by prior keepers rather than deferred work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common V50 wear points not always caught in a test bay. Suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close visual checks given the vehicle's age and winter exposure. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and binding despite no advisories logged. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity around sills and arches need confirming, as surface rust can develop unseen between annual tests on a car of this vintage.