Volvo V50: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 13.6% of Volvo V50 MOT tests — 30,384 tests out of 223,908. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,235 | 13.7% |
| 2005 | 16,980 | 13.4% |
| 2006 | 21,654 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 21,638 | 14.4% |
| 2008 | 39,621 | 15.6% |
| 2009 | 33,328 | 14.3% |
| 2010 | 32,926 | 14.1% |
| 2011 | 29,325 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 21,073 | 9.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.