2010 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LR10 PLV
2010 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 80,906 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR10 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 80,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LR10 PLV 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 (LR10 PLV) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
LR10 PLV Mileage History
- 05/10/202271,567 mi
- 07/11/202376,517 mi+4,950 mi
- 28/11/202376,526 mi+9 mi
- 28/11/202376,526 mi
- 02/12/202480,906 mi+4,380 mi
Average of roughly 4,325 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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