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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
61.9% pass rate
from 1,919 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (69 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (47 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.052% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.052% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.052% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.052% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.052% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.052% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.052% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.052% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.052% fail on Hose
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Load security (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tailgate (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Tailgate condition (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.052% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Towbar
      • 0.052% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.052% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.052% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.89% fail on Track rod end (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.052% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pump (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other components
    • 0.42% fail on Steering wheel (51 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.68% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.83% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
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