Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
76.9% pass rate
from 2,328 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (161 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (142 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (33 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.086% fail on Decelerometer (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.086% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.60% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.086% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp levelling device (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.73% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.086% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.043% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.86% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.043% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.95% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.086% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.043% fail on Mounting
    • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel (128 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel condition (151 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Carrier
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Tank
      • 0.043% fail on Hose
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Transmission
      • 0.043% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
    • 0.043% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.56% fail on Steering
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering (20 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Operation (36 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.043% fail on Steering column
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.043% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.043% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.043% fail on Attachment
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