VOLVO V50 MOT pass rate
62.3% of 44,029 VOLVO V50 MOT tests pass.
The V50 passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO V50 passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 64.3% at 10–15 years to 60.4% 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 | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 64.3% | 21,184 | 124,133 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.4% | 22,843 | 138,469 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V50
The most common reason the VOLVO V50 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 55.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 26.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.7% | Not working |
| Steering | 9.6% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO V50?
- 62.3% of VOLVO V50 MOT tests pass, based on 44,029 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO V50?
- The most common reason the VOLVO V50 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 55.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the VOLVO V50's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.