MOT Results

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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
50.1% pass rate
from 3,482 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.029% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.057% fail on Master cylinder (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.086% fail on Body
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.086% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.029% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.029% fail on Chassis
      • 0.029% fail on Chassis condition
  • 10% fail on Tyres (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Other emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% 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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