2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,787 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.5%
  2. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    287 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.9%
    192 marked dangerous
  6. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    160 marked dangerous
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.3%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.5%
  2. Brakes24.4%
  3. Suspension7.7%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.7%

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: 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 2010 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2010 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,787 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

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