VOLVO XC90 MOT Pass Rate
77.2% of 23,566 VOLVO XC90 MOT tests pass.
At 77.2%, The XC90 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (79.9%).
At 77.2%, The VOLVO XC90 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLVO XC90 tested at 3–6 years pass 88.1% of the time, compared with just 67.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.1% | 2,646 | 54,554 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.4% | 7,523 | 80,644 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.0% | 7,321 | 122,531 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.2% | 6,073 | 152,578 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC90
The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 47.2% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 28.3% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 9.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 9.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 61.8% pass rate