MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : V50
Volvo V50
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2004 | 952 | 52.52% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2005 | 2,295 | 50.54% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2006 | 3,059 | 54.2% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2007 | 3,131 | 54.1% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2008 | 5,644 | 51.44% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2009 | 4,866 | 52.86% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2010 | 4,862 | 54.98% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 4,314 | 55.91% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2012 | 3,128 | 59.3% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2013 | 6 | 50% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2014 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 2 | 50% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2016 | 5 | 60% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 4 | 75% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 3 | 33.33% | Parking brake inoperative on one side. |
Tests: 32,279
Average Volvo V50 pass rate: 54.04%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 4 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 14% |
| 5 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 8 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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