MOT Results

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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.8% pass rate
from 1,501 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (32 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (43 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.067% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.80% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.067% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.067% fail on Leaks
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.067% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.067% fail on Arm
    • 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.067% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.067% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Body condition
    • 0.067% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.2% fail on Steering (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.067% fail on Rams
    • 0.93% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.87% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
    • 0.80% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.067% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
      • 0.067% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.067% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.067% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.67% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.73% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.067% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.067% fail on Speedometer
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