2010 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · DE60 CFO
2010 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 171,401 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE60 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 171,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
DE60 CFO Mileage History
- 24/08/2021154,801 mi
- 24/08/2021154,803 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2022161,190 mi+6,387 mi
- 19/08/2023171,401 mi+10,211 mi
- 19/08/2023171,401 mi
Average of roughly 8,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE60 CFO 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 (DE60 CFO) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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- 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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