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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.7% pass rate
from 7,115 tests in 2021
(6.3% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.056% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies) (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (9.4% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.098% fail on Cable
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.55% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.084% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.028% fail on Valves
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.91% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pipe (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.042% fail on System
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Body
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
    • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.070% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.056% fail on Undertray
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.056% fail on Airbags
      • 0.056% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% 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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