Volvo V50 in Finland: does it fail inspections more than average?
In Finland, 36.9% of 14,904 Katsastus periodic inspections of the Volvo V50 in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 10.6 points above the 26.3% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with Finland's own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 36.9 | % | 26.3% all cars in Finland | 2024 | 14904 |
| Median odometer at inspection | 276,000 | km | as recorded | 2024 | 14904 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Volvo V50 do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Volvo V50 against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Volvo V50 failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 43.8 | 33.7 | 10.1 points above | 11,517 |
| Finland | 36.9 | 26.3 | 10.6 points above | 14,904 |
| The Netherlands | 60.9 | 50.8 | 10.1 points above | 19,019 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 45,440 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo V50 periodic inspection results in Finland, 2024 (source: Traficom, CC BY 4.0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-v50/abroad/finland/
Original data: Traficom. How the matching works: methodology.
Other pages for this model
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