2015 Volvo XC90 · 9,657 MOT tests
2015 Volvo XC90 reliability
2015 Volvo XC90s fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 XC90 years (9,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 20.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 78,656
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,657
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.5% of tests fail here (276% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Steering5.5%
- Brakes4.8%
- Suspension3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.65%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.01%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.94%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.38%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.2%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2015 Volvo XC90s fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 XC90 years (9,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.32% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.65% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo XC90 shows 78,656 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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