VOLVO XC90 INSCRP MOT Pass Rate
89.3% of 1,191 VOLVO XC90 INSCRP MOT tests pass.
The XC90 INSCRP passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC90 INSCRP passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 89.9% at 0–3 years versus 88.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.9% | 711 | 30,449 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.3% | 480 | 36,008 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC90 INSCRP
The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 INSCRP fails its MOT is tyres — present in 94.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 94.8% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 13.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.8% | Too low |
| Brakes | 3.3% | Unable to be tested |
| Suspension | 3.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 3.3% | Fractured |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
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