2010 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AV10 ENR
2010 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 124,369 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV10 ENR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 124,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV10 ENR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo V50 (AV10 ENR) between February 2013 and October 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
AV10 ENR Mileage History
- 18/02/201323,240 mi
- 01/02/201433,449 mi+10,209 mi
- 29/01/201540,147 mi+6,698 mi
- 24/05/201648,470 mi+8,323 mi
- 11/05/201755,431 mi+6,961 mi
- 30/05/201867,406 mi+11,975 mi
- 30/05/201867,407 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/201976,959 mi+9,552 mi
- 28/05/201976,959 mi
- 14/10/202088,229 mi+11,270 mi
- 16/10/202088,229 mi
- 15/10/202198,410 mi+10,181 mi
- 15/10/202198,411 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2022109,462 mi+11,051 mi
- 14/10/2022109,463 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2023119,188 mi+9,725 mi
- 11/10/2023119,290 mi+102 mi
- 11/10/2023119,290 mi
- 14/10/2024124,369 mi+5,079 mi
- 14/10/2024124,369 mi
Average of roughly 8,679 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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