2010 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AP10 ARF
2010 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2010. Recorded mileage 169,813 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1998cc
AP10 ARF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 169,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AP10 ARF Mileage History
- 27/10/2022147,248 mi
- 09/10/2023154,529 mi+7,281 mi
- 20/10/2023154,746 mi+217 mi
- 25/10/2024162,479 mi+7,733 mi
- 27/10/2025169,813 mi+7,334 mi
Average of roughly 7,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP10 ARF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo V50 (AP10 ARF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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