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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
60.4% pass rate
from 4,652 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.043% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.064% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.021% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.043% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.043% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
        • 0.021% fail on Steering component
      • 0.021% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.086% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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