Does the LDV Convoy fail the MOT on steering more than it should?
The LDV Convoy records 14.68 steering failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.15 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+4.53, 95% interval +3.55 to +5.52). It ranks 68 of 640 models on steering (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on steering · check a LDV Convoy by registration
What exactly fails on steering?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the LDV Convoy is “A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play”, recorded 272 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 272 | 4.72 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 145 | 2.51 |
| Steering box leaking oil | 82 | 1.42 |
| Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning | 82 | 1.42 |
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 53 | 0.92 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,768 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a LDV Convoy gets a steering advisory, how often does it fail next time?
16.7% of LDV Convoy MOTs with a steering advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.2 months and 2,640 miles later (690 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 690 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
LDV Convoy by postcode area · LDV Convoy body, chassis and structure failures · LDV Convoy brakes failures · LDV Convoy vehicle identification failures · LDV Convoy lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · LDV Convoy noise, emissions and leaks failures · LDV Convoy seat belts and airbags failures · LDV Convoy suspension failures · LDV Convoy tyres failures · LDV Convoy visibility failures