2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volvo V50 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,664 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    150 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    137 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    90 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Lights & electrics24.4%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Tyres12.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volvo V50?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2007 Volvo V50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,664 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo V50?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Volvo V50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).