Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

86.5% pass rate

from 5,647 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

4.8% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.018% fail on Size/type
3.1% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.018% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.16% fail on Brake discs
- 0.35% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.035% fail on Rbt
      - 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.053% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.053% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.035% fail on Pedal
- 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes
1.6% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.071% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.018% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.035% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.018% fail on Position lamp
- 0.018% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
0.71% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Door condition (20 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.018% fail on Door condition
- 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Body
  - 0.071% fail on Other body component
- 0.018% fail on Bumpers
- 0.018% fail on Seats
  - 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
0.51% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.018% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.018% fail on Operation
0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Registration plates (99% worse than other 2017 cars)
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.28% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.071% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.21% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment (23 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.053% fail on Other emission control equipment (63 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.25% fail on Steering
- 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.018% fail on Steering rack
0.21% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.071% fail on Attachment
0.035% fail on Seat belt installation check (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Belt(s)/padding (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)