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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
64.8% pass rate
from 4,463 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (60 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (20 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (27 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.022% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.36% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel (36 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel condition (34 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Carrier (38 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.090% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
    • 0.090% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Load security (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Tailgate (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Tailgate condition (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.58% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.83% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.090% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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