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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
55.9% pass rate
from 4,121 tests in 2021
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Lever
        • 0.049% fail on Cable
        • 0.024% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.049% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.049% fail on Servos
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.024% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Joints (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Hose
      • 0.024% fail on System
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.073% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.073% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Coupling
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.024% fail on Window
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
      • 0.024% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
      • 0.024% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% 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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