MOT reliability
Volvo S 50
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volvo S 50 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Volvo S 50 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,800 miles.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,602
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo S 50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo S 50 MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
Volvo S 50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Volvo S 50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo S 50 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
Volvo S 50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 23 | 65% | 61,800 |
Volvo S 50 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volvo S 50 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo S 50 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volvo S 50 in our data has covered around
61,800 miles.
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