Volvo V50 MOT data by year
The Volvo V50 appears in 223,891 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2002–2021. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres, and its overall pass rate is 71.7%.
223,891
MOT tests analysed
71.7%
Pass rate
28.3%
Fail rate
2002–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.5% | 32,462 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 30,393 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.9% | 17,755 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 16,421 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 14,825 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 9,029 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 7,775 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.9% | 6,533 |
Methodology & source. Based on 223,891 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.