MOT reliability
Volvo V50 se premium auto
8 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Volvo V50 se premium auto vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Volvo V50 se premium auto has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,344 miles.
8
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
3,414
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo V50 se premium auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo V50 se premium auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension80%
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Visibility10%
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Brakes10%
Volvo V50 se premium auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Volvo V50 se premium auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo V50 se premium auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
Volvo V50 se premium auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 12 | 92% | 48,476 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 30,565 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 19,243 |
Volvo V50 se premium auto reliability FAQ
Across 8 Volvo V50 se premium auto vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo V50 se premium auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Volvo V50 se premium auto in our data has covered around
40,344 miles.
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