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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.0% pass rate
from 1,538 tests in 2021
(8.4% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.85% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.065% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.065% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.065% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.33% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.65% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.46% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.59% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.065% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.065% fail on System
    • 0.33% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Panel
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
    • 0.065% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.065% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.065% fail on Chassis
      • 0.065% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.065% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.065% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.7% fail on Tyres (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.065% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.065% fail on Operation
      • 0.065% fail on Pump
      • 0.065% fail on Other components
    • 0.065% fail on Steering play
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment
      • 0.065% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.85% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% 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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