Does the LDV Convoy fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The LDV Convoy records 25.64 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 19.60 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+6.04, 95% interval +4.73 to +7.35). It ranks 15 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a LDV Convoy by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the LDV Convoy is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 394 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 394 | 6.83 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 297 | 5.15 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 222 | 3.85 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 212 | 3.68 |
| Wiper blade defective | 113 | 1.96 |
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
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 steering failures · LDV Convoy suspension failures · LDV Convoy tyres failures