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2010 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · DA60 BYV

DA60 BYV

2010 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2010. Recorded mileage 170,770 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2010 · Chester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 03/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
170,770 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2010 Volvo V50 presents as a robust, high-mileage example with a generally stable maintenance record. At roughly 16 years old and 170,770 miles, the annual mileage is typical, though the jump of over 10,000 miles between January and December 2025 suggests the car is actively used rather than left standing. The mechanical history highlights a specific pattern of age-related wear. In December 2023, the car failed its MOT due to a detached rear anti-roll bar pin and a noisy offside front wheel bearing. These were rectified immediately, resulting in a pass the following day. Since then, the vehicle has passed tests without major mechanical issues, though the most recent test in December 2025 flagged both rear tyres for cracking or perishing. This suggests the rubber is deteriorating due to age rather than just mileage wear. The condition trend looks stable rather than worsening, as the significant suspension faults from 2023 have not recurred. However, the tyre defects indicate that perishable items are now a priority. Given the mileage, you should expect standard wear on consumables.

DA60 BYV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 170,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✓ No outstanding recalls
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

DA60 BYV Mileage History

  1. 24/11/2022153,665 mi
  2. 05/12/2023158,162 mi+4,497 mi
  3. 06/12/2023158,163 mi+1 mi
  4. 04/01/2025160,407 mi+2,244 mi
  5. 15/12/2025170,770 mi+10,363 mi

Average of roughly 5,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DA60 BYV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 20:22
MOT Analysis

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 (DA60 BYV) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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