Volvo V50 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 44,019 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 44,019 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 55% of Volvo V50 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the V50 tends to fail
Share of Volvo V50 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, tyres, body & structure. Holds up better than average on identification, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Volvo V50 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo V50 is more demanding than average for its age: 55% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give suspension, tyres and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo V50?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo V50 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 63%; and 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo V50 MOT?
For Volvo V50 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (14% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), tyres (7.4% of tests vs 4.6% fleet), body & structure (6.4% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).