Volvo V50 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo V50. Check any V50 by registration number below.
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62.4%
Avg Pass Rate
-25.3%
vs Volvo Avg
10
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Volvo V50 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo V50 has an average MOT pass rate of 62.4%, which is 25.3 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This suggests the V50 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Volvo V50 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your V50 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volvo V50, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo V50 performs at MOT across different model years.
2012
Based on 7,877 vehicles
10.0%
32.8%
174k mi
2011
Based on 10,378 vehicles
11.5%
36.6%
2010
Based on 11,689 vehicles
10.8%
35.5%
2009
Based on 11,684 vehicles
10.2%
33.8%
2008
Based on 13,723 vehicles
9.4%
35.7%
2007
Based on 7,497 vehicles
9.4%
35.2%
2006
Based on 7,193 vehicles
10.2%
38.2%
2005
Based on 5,421 vehicles
9.1%
36.5%
2004
Based on 2,317 vehicles
8.7%
36.7%
0
Based on 46,001 vehicles
129k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo V50
The most common reasons a Volvo V50 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Rear Offside
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Volvo V50 — Frequently Asked Questions
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