Volvo XC90 MOT Results
Registered in 201065.2% pass rate
from 5,627 tests in 2017
(20% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(60% worse than other 2010 cars)
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Front lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rear lamps (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Individual lamps (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Side repeaters (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on All direction indicators (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.8% fail on
Headlamps
(23% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp
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0.16% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.036% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.018% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.036% fail on Matched pair (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Switch
- 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (24% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.48% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.018% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.018% fail on Lamp
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Rear wheels (81% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Gradient hand brake (111 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Front wheels (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake operation (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Parking brake operation
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.50% fail on Brake discs
- 0.053% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.018% fail on Brake linings
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0.82% fail on
Parking brake
(130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.64% fail on Electronic stability system (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.37% fail on
Components
- 0.30% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.018% fail on Pipes
- 0.018% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.018% fail on Leaks
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0.37% fail on
Components
- 0.39% fail on ABS (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Service brake control components
(120% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
(120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Anti-slip (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
(120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Restricted movement (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Valve stem
- 0.018% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.018% fail on Size/type
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4.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
- 0.089% fail on Mirrors
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Wheel bearings
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Front (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Rear (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Suspension arms
(53% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Condition
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
- 0.41% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.20% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Linkage condition
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0.12% fail on
Coil springs
(96% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (97% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Location
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0.11% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Constant velocity joints (85% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Shock absorbers
(92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.018% fail on Condition
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0.018% fail on
Axles
- 0.018% fail on Stub axle
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0.78% fail on
Wheel bearings
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Steering
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0.46% fail on
Steering system
(50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint
- 0.071% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Free play
- 0.053% fail on Steering rack
- 0.053% fail on Steering arm
- 0.036% fail on Steering rack
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0.018% fail on
Other components
- 0.018% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.25% fail on
Power steering
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.018% fail on Pump
- 0.053% fail on Steering operation
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0.018% fail on
Steering control
- 0.018% fail on Steering column
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0.46% fail on
Steering system
(50% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.34% fail on Condition
- 0.018% fail on Requirements
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0.18% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.18% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
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0.53% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Fuel system
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.32% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Pipe
- 0.036% fail on Cap
- 0.018% fail on Hose
- 0.036% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Emissions
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0.48% fail on
Fuel system
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.37% fail on Registration plate
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0.27% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.089% fail on Body condition
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0.071% fail on
Doors
- 0.053% fail on Passengers other
- 0.018% fail on Drivers
- 0.053% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Seats
- 0.018% fail on Passengers
- 0.018% fail on Drivers
- 0.018% fail on Engine mountings
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0.21% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.018% fail on Condition
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