MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Volvo » V50 » 2007

Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
55.5% pass rate
from 4,056 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.049% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Cable
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Condition (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.099% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.074% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.099% fail on Undertray
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.025% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.025% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.025% fail on Components
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
      • 0.049% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.074% fail on Steering play
      • 0.074% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering column
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.025% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.

    Search Good Garages