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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.4% pass rate
from 3,615 tests in 2021
(6.2% better than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (36 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (44 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.00% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.028% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
      • 0.055% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.083% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.028% fail on Leaks
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.083% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 12% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.00% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
        • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.028% fail on Steering box
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
        • 0.055% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.083% fail on Tank
      • 0.055% fail on Hose
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.083% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.083% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.028% fail on Other towbar components
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.58% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Engine oil leaks (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.83% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
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