VOLVO V90 MOT Pass Rate
86.1% of 3,564 VOLVO V90 MOT tests pass.
The V90 passes its MOT 86.1% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 79.9%.
The VOLVO V90 passes its MOT 86.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.4% at 3–6 years to 77.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.4% | 1,178 | 61,485 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.7% | 2,287 | 77,946 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 77.1% | 96 | 149,214 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V90
The most common reason the VOLVO V90 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 29.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 12.3% | fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 10.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | fractured |
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