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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.0% pass rate
from 5,565 tests in 2021
(10.0% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.036% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.054% fail on Cable
        • 0.036% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Additional braking device
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.018% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.036% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Other emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.43% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.036% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% 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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