2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volvo XC90 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,130 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    347 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    157 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    129 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    98 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.3%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Brakes4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Volvo XC90?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2019 Volvo XC90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,130 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volvo XC90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volvo XC90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).