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Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.5% pass rate
from 2,477 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (147 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (81 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (60 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Cable
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.081% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.040% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Horn
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.93% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.73% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel (41 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Power steering
      • 0.081% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Steering column (35 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.040% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.040% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.040% fail on Tank
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.081% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
    • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.040% fail on Carrier
    • 0.040% fail on Transmission
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 0.040% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.32% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
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