Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.2% pass rate
from 3,665 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (74 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (73 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.027% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.082% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.055% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.027% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.027% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
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