2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,237 MOT tests in 2024. 88.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.8%
Failed or needed repairs11.2%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    50 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  3. Lights & electrics0.9%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Wheels0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Volvo V90?

In 2024, 88.8% of 2021 Volvo V90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,237 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volvo V90?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volvo V90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).