Volvo V50: suspension MOT failures
Of the 223,908 Volvo V50 MOT tests in this dataset, 14.5% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,235 | 16.2% |
| 2005 | 16,980 | 16.9% |
| 2006 | 21,654 | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 21,638 | 15.2% |
| 2008 | 39,621 | 14.4% |
| 2009 | 33,328 | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 32,926 | 14.2% |
| 2011 | 29,325 | 14.0% |
| 2012 | 21,073 | 13.0% |
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.