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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
56.7% pass rate
from 3,343 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (57 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (50 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (38 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.090% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.090% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.96% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.90% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.060% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension unit
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.96% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
    • 0.57% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.12% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Steering box
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.030% fail on Head bearings
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.030% fail on Window
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.030% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.090% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Seats (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
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