2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,172 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,172 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    277 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    153 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    127 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    78 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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 2018 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2018 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,172 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).