2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,826 MOT tests in 2024. 87.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.6%
Failed or needed repairs12.4%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,826 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 cords2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    136 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    93 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    71 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.1%

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 2020 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 87.6% of 2020 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,826 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

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