VOLVO V50 MOT Pass Rate
61.8% of 11,196 VOLVO V50 MOT tests pass.
The V50 passes 61.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (79.9%).
The VOLVO V50 passes 61.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 64.3% at 10–15 years to 59.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 64.3% | 4,784 | 125,315 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.9% | 6,412 | 140,031 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V50
The most common reason the VOLVO V50 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 54.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 54.7% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 33.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.5% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.4% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 11.2% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 10.7% | not working |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate