2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,285 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  3. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.5%
    101 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    116 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.1%
  2. Brakes29.7%
  3. Suspension19.9%
  4. Steering6.3%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2006 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,285 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

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