Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A
From 346 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 65.7% of Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 90.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd As tested had between 29,453 and 54,012 miles on the clock.
At 45,580 median miles, the Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volvo models
| Volvo Xc60 | 82.7% |
| Volvo V40 | 79% |
| Volvo Xc90 | 78% |
| Volvo Xc40 | 91.2% |
| Volvo V70 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 346 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A is 45,580 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,453 and 54,012 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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