Volvo 900 Series MOT pass rate
67.9% of 8,075 Volvo 900 Series MOT tests pass.
The 900 Series passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Volvo models (80.1%).
The Volvo 900 Series passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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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 | 67.9% | 8,075 | 155,633 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 63.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 46.3% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 34.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Suspension | 34.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.7% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 18.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 10.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Inscription illegible |
Related Volvo models
- Volvo C70 — 68.0% pass rate
- Volvo S90 — 89.5% pass rate
- Volvo S80 — 77.3% pass rate
- Volvo 800 Series — 69.1% pass rate
- Volvo 240 — 67.9% pass rate
- Volvo XC40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo 900 Series?
- 67.9% of Volvo 900 Series MOT tests pass, based on 8,075 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Volvo 900 Series?
- The most common reason the Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Volvo 900 Series's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Volvo service history guide for how to check and keep one.