2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo V50 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,569 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.5%
    281 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    223 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    143 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.1%
  2. Lights & electrics25.5%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Tyres12.7%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Steering5.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Volvo V50?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2010 Volvo V50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,569 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo V50?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volvo V50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).