VOLVO 900 SERIES MOT Pass Rate
68.1% of 2,162 VOLVO 900 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 900 SERIES passes 68.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (79.9%).
The VOLVO 900 SERIES passes 68.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.1% | 2,162 | 154,423 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO 900 SERIES
The most common reason the VOLVO 900 SERIES fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 44.3% | excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 37.3% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Suspension | 36.8% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 33.5% | unable to be completed |
| Visibility | 15.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 9.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | inscription illegible |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate