2010 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YY10 FZC
2010 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 192,233 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY10 FZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 192,233 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: 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.
YY10 FZC Mileage History
- 19/08/2022148,912 mi
- 25/08/2023165,687 mi+16,775 mi
- 29/08/2024181,044 mi+15,357 mi
- 02/09/2024181,201 mi+157 mi
- 21/08/2025192,233 mi+11,032 mi
Average of roughly 14,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY10 FZC 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 (YY10 FZC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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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- 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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