2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,473 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,473 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    203 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    151 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    117 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    54 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes4.0%
  3. Steering2.6%
  4. Suspension2.3%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.1%

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 2017 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2017 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,473 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).