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AK10 XEY

2010 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,536 mi
Last recorded167,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 167,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 152,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 152,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 148,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 142,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 142,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 132,245 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,823 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,913 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside tyre has worn unevenly on inside edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,531 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,531 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,583 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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AK10 XEY is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 91,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK10 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK10 XEY is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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