2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,384 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,384 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    117 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  10. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.1%
    88 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.9%
  2. Brakes31.8%
  3. Suspension18.7%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Steering6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn25.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2007 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,384 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).