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Volvo V50 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
64.1% pass rate
from 3,285 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.091% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Transmission (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Flexible couplings (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.061% fail on Joints
    • 0.27% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.67% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.061% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.030% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.061% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.79% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.061% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.55% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.73% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.091% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.091% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering
      • 0.091% fail on Pipes and hoses (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
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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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