Does the LDV Convoy fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The LDV Convoy records 35.40 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 41.47 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−6.07, 95% interval −7.73 to −4.41). It ranks 518 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a LDV Convoy by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the LDV Convoy is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 990 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 990 | 17.16 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 205 | 3.55 |
| A king pin loose in the axle beam | 171 | 2.96 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 146 | 2.53 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 104 | 1.80 |
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 suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
19.5% of LDV Convoy MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.2 months and 2,032 miles later (1,316 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,316 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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