Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A
From 975 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 51 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 | 51 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 72.5% of Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg 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 £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd As tested had between 23,974 and 44,281 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,793 median miles, the Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A has 0.036 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 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 975 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A is 29,793 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,974 and 44,281 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg 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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