2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Volvo S90 MOT pass rate and common faults

237 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  10. Suspension arm: damaged and seriously weakened0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Lights & electrics1.3%
  3. Brakes0.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 S90?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 Volvo S90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 237 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volvo S90?

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

Is the 2021 Volvo S90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).