VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN MOT pass rate
89.4% of 1,449 VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN MOT tests pass.
The XC90 RDESIGN passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN passes its MOT 89.4% 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 stays relatively stable with age: 89.7% at 0–3 years versus 88.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.7% | 827 | 33,286 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 622 | 35,628 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 RDESIGN
The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 60.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 60.2% | Has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Brakes | 18.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.4% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 0.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | Component damaged and likely to cause injury |
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 XC90 RDESIGN?
- 89.4% of VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN MOT tests pass, based on 1,449 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 60.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure".
- Does this show the VOLVO XC90 RDESIGN'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.