2010 Volvo V50 · 16,899 MOT tests
2010 Volvo V50 reliability
2010 Volvo V50s fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 V50 years (16,899 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2010 Volvo V50?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 121,380
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,899
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.8% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volvo V50
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.3%
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Tyres10.1%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
- Steering4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.68%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 2.7%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.67%)
Is a 2010 Volvo V50 reliable?
2010 Volvo V50s fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 V50 years (16,899 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volvo V50 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.81% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.59% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volvo V50 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volvo V50 shows 121,380 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Check a 2010 Volvo V50 free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.