Volvo V50 MOT Results
Registered in 200554.4% pass rate
from 5,079 tests in 2017
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.
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22% fail on
Suspension
(15% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.020% fail on Condition
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.7% fail on Condition
- 0.059% fail on Location
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4.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(170% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Rear (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(34% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (29% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (48% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Linkage condition
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3.4% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.3% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.039% fail on Couplings
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0.059% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.059% fail on Drive shafts
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3.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.12% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.098% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.098% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.039% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.039% fail on Condition
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0.039% fail on
Trailing arms
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.039% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.039% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.020% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.020% fail on Condition
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(9.7% better than other 2005 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Flashing type
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Individual lamps (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.43% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.020% fail on Tell tales
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5.3% fail on
Flashing type
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.20% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.12% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.098% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.020% fail on Switch
- 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
(36% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Front lamps (48% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.020% fail on All position lamps
- 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Switch
- 0.12% fail on Battery (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.039% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.020% fail on Lamp
- 0.020% fail on Switch
- 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
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12% fail on
Tyres
(35% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Condition (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
- 0.098% fail on Valve stem
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12% fail on
Brakes
(13% better than other 2005 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.1% fail on Front wheels (29% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.020% fail on Brake operation
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4.3% fail on
Hub components
(23% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Brake pads (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Brake discs
- 0.22% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.020% fail on Brake back plates
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0.85% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.83% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Fitment
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0.65% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Components
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Hoses (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Cylinders
- 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.098% fail on Leaks
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0.43% fail on
Components
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on ABS (63% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.22% fail on
Pedal
- 0.14% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.079% fail on Condition
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0.22% fail on
Pedal
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
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0.039% fail on
Mechanical components
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Cable (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Locking devices
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
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5.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Emissions (28% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
(59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Cap
- 0.098% fail on System
- 0.020% fail on Pipe
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5.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(33% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Windscreen
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
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2.8% fail on
Steering
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Steering system
(30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.059% fail on Steering arm
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0.039% fail on
Other components
- 0.020% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.020% fail on Steering component
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0.020% fail on
Free play
- 0.020% fail on Steering rack
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0.26% fail on
Power steering
- 0.079% fail on Operation
- 0.079% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.039% fail on Other components
- 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.020% fail on
Steering control
- 0.020% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.020% fail on Locking devices
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2.5% fail on
Steering system
(30% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Seat belts
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Requirements
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0.32% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.30% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.53% fail on
Seat belts
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate
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0.51% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.43% fail on Attachment
- 0.079% fail on Condition
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0.35% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Doors
- 0.18% fail on Passengers other
- 0.039% fail on Drivers
- 0.039% fail on Passengers front
- 0.079% fail on Body condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Seats
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Passengers
- 0.020% fail on Drivers
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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0.039% fail on
Towbars
- 0.039% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.