VOLVO S90 MOT pass rate
89.5% of 12,495 VOLVO S90 MOT tests pass.
The S90 passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO S90 passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.8% at 3–6 years to 73.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.8% | 7,798 | 52,432 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.0% | 4,507 | 73,836 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 73.1% | 175 | 117,268 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO S90
The most common reason the VOLVO S90 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 50.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 35.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 10.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.3% | Too low |
| Visibility | 9.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 5.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fractured |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO S90?
- 89.5% of VOLVO S90 MOT tests pass, based on 12,495 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO S90?
- The most common reason the VOLVO S90 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the VOLVO S90'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.