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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.7% pass rate
from 3,028 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (103 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (120 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.066% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.099% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.99% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Towbar (32 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Towbar condition (62 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.066% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
    • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.066% fail on Doors
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.63% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pipes and hoses (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.066% fail on Steering wheel (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
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