Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2015

81.7% pass rate

from 2,803 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

5.5% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.071% fail on Size/type
4.4% fail on Brakes
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 3.6% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.036% fail on Rbt
      - 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.036% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.14% fail on Pedal
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
3.3% fail on Steering (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Track rod end (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Steering column
2.1% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Washers (67% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.11% fail on Windscreen
- 0.036% fail on View to rear
  - 0.036% fail on Mirrors
1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.43% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.071% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.071% fail on Position lamp
- 0.036% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.036% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.036% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.036% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.036% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
1.6% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.071% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.036% fail on Springs
  - 0.036% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.036% fail on Coil spring
- 0.036% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.71% fail on Doors (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Other passenger's door (26 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Door condition (28 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.036% fail on Pipe
  - 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.036% fail on System
- 0.071% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Body
  - 0.071% fail on Other body component
0.75% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.71% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.036% fail on Other leaks
0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.29% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.32% fail on Registration plates
0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
0.036% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.036% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Volvo XC90 (2015 on)
Incredibly refined and quiet on the move. High quality cabin with room for seven adults. Well equipped as standard.
Volvo XC90 (2002 - 2015)
Handsome-looking, safe seven-seater brimming with kit and practical touches in its high-quality cabin. D5 is the one to go for.