VOLVO XC90 MOT pass rate
80.2% of 109,941 VOLVO XC90 MOT tests pass.
The XC90's pass rate of 80.2% is in line with the average across all VOLVO models, at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC90's pass rate of 80.2% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLVO XC90 tested at 0–3 years pass 90.9% of the time, compared with just 66.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.9% | 5,026 | 32,674 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.7% | 27,479 | 48,988 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.2% | 28,033 | 79,051 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.3% | 28,234 | 122,146 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.5% | 21,169 | 151,634 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC90
The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 46.9% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 27.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 25.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Visibility | 9.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 9.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | 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 V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO XC90?
- 80.2% of VOLVO XC90 MOT tests pass, based on 109,941 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC90?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO XC90'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.