2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,665 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    147 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    69 marked dangerous
  7. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    43 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Steering6.2%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Suspension3.9%
  5. Lights & electrics2.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2015 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,665 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).