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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.5% pass rate
from 5,778 tests in 2021
(8.1% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Coil spring (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.017% fail on Spring saddle
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.017% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Joints (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on System
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Doors
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
      • 0.052% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.052% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rams (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.017% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
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  • Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)
    Classy-looking compact estate with very good ride comfort and tidy handling. A fine long-distance cruiser. The UK's most popular Volvo.

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