2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,648 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,648 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 cords3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    312 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    115 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    140 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    108 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.3%
  2. Brakes1.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Suspension0.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%

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 2021 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2021 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,648 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).