MOT Results

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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.6% pass rate
from 4,642 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (28 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (32 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.065% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.022% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (28% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.75% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Horn (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.90% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.086% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
        • 0.022% fail on Steering component
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.39% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.043% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
      • 0.022% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.086% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.022% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.086% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.086% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.065% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Other towbar components (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.022% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.022% fail on Load security
      • 0.022% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.022% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Requirements
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
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